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The M2 gets 20 additional horses across the board, as well as 37 more torques if you go with the automatic. Inside, the iDrive infotainment system gets an upgrade to Operating System 8.5, which means the physical climate controls have been replaced by virtual ones on the touchscreen.
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"Closely related to the M4, the M2 gives its big brother a run for its money thanks to almost identical performance and a snugger, more sportscar-like feel. For our money, you can't beat the far cheaper and nearly as capable M240i, but we can understand wanting to go whole-hog with the widebody M2's brashness."—Ranked #1 out of 5 Compact High-Performance Coupes
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 BMW M2 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
The automatic M2 is a hard sell over the M240i, as their powertrains are very similar on paper. Sure, the M2's output numbers are gaudier, but the M240i's overachieving B58 turbo six makes it almost as quick to 60 mph. Stay on it through the quarter-mile and the M2 will reign supreme, but does that make it special enough to justify the extra spend?
It's awesome that you can still get a manual in the M2, especially since a stick is no longer offered on the regular 2 Series. BMW was even kind enough to make it a no-cost option. We otherwise have a hard time recommending the M2 over the cheaper and nearly-as-awesome M240i, but is the M2 worth the stretch to get that stick? Of course it is.
What are the different versions of the 2025 M2, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 M2 specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW M2 Automatic Transmission | $68,200 | Gas | 19 | 473 hp | 443 lb-ft |
| 2025 BMW M2 Manual Transmission | $68,200 | Gas | 19 | 473 hp | 406 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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