The BEST Driving BMW You Can Buy Today! | M2 Competition Review
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- Опубликовано: 24 янв 2025
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The BMW M2 Competition replaces the regular M2 and brings the upgraded S55 engine from the BMW M3/M4. Other performance upgrades ensure this is the best driving BMW vehicle you can buy today! Sure the DCT might be the fastest, but this example equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission is all about driver involvement and the driving experience!
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This is my dream car. I recently got to sit in one at an auto show that I went to and now I’m dead set on buying one. Thank you so much for your review. Great video.
Having driven both the regular m2 and the comp I would say the comp is the way to go hands down. The only thing the non comp has going for it is a slighty better sound. I wasn’t a believer and thought I wouldn’t be able to tell a difference from the regular m2 and the comp but trust me it’s a massive difference.
40 hp at 200 extra lb is not a massive difference but that sound is, might as well cheap out on both and get a tuned 240i instead.
@@defyyourlogic487 The chassis setup on the Competition is miles better than on the OG M2. The S55 also has much better throttle response.
M2 is a beast ..
M2 came 2nd in Australia MOTOR magazine 2019 performance car of the year.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS came first
Wow
Aftermarket exhaust or a less expensive but still attractive solution is what this owner did here: ruclips.net/video/ADXAnJoFKSY/видео.html (had it painted).
Keep it up dude. You consistently make really good content
Appreciate it :)
BMW M2 or Audi RS3? Or what recommend?
M2 for me
Question as I'm getting close to pulling the trigger: around 60k price point, what is best and why?
2018 M4 comp (low miles)
2019 M2 comp (new-ish)
2016 Jaguar F type R AWD (20k or so miles)
I like M4 cabin the best (and it seems like middle ground), M2 might be best for California canyons, while F type would make the best GT... I hate that none of them support Android auto or have usable self driving features as I plan to keep the car for 8+ years, and would like that extra utility
To all those who don't like the sound of the S55 engine, get over it, no one is forcing you to like the sound or by the car, just look elsewhere.
People have every right to complain. How would companies improve otherwise.
I love the look of the M2 and M2 Comp - my only issue with the Comp is that massive ugly exhaust hanging at the back.
I love the way they look overall. Not a huge fan of the unpainted gigantic muffler. Could be easily changed with an aftermarket system!
if you can afford a new m2 you can afford to get an aftermarket exhaust.
Duncan you damn right that’s why I chose 2018 M2
It's absolutely nuts(pun intended) and the fact that BMW's website photoshops the muffler black, just goes to show even they BMW are insecure about it. The world of OPF's is only going to get worse.
Even the next gen G80 M3 that was has been spyed testing has an oversized muffler too. Such a shame.
The M2 looks great but the rear needs to be a bit more aggressive. And that big box from the exhaust is waaay to noticable from the rear
Ben I agree with the big box exhaust. Think I would paint it a flat black to make it less noticeable from the behind.
100% facts, I test drove 1 about 2 weeks ago, didn't wanna get out, but I have a family so I bought an m3.
Older m2 has the best sound out of all its rivals
one of the reasons that made me go with the normal M2...still, I prefer the new front bumper and the seats
$64000 is pricey. I bought my 2017 BMW M3 for $69k with 400 miles on it. Competition pac fully loaded. Bought a Ford Focus RS for a lot cheaper with 370 hp upgrade.
How do you like your m3? Looking to get one soon
Incredible car. Took the driving course and you cannot believe what the car can do. I can smoke the new M2
solid video and review dood=)
Thanks!!
How is that the lightest M2C...but it has a sunroof 🧐
Just found your channel. Loved the review. New subscriber here 😁
Awesome!!
I really want this car, or a Gt350
Have you see The Throttle House's head-to-head for both those cars? It's great and has put me in the same dilemma lol
That's exactly what I'm looking at too.
I have the regular ‘17 M2 and can’t decide whether to switch to the M2 Comp or GT350.
I think the M2 Comp is a better choice to live in. The interior is much more refined in the M2. However, if you go to the track often, then the GT350 is a much better performer and is much more fun
M2 CSL is on the way,even better!
m2 is how bmw should be building the M cars. Close to the size of the e46. BMW needs to get back to that
I agree! Would be nice if they made a truly compact and lightweight driver's car. Kinda like the T versions of some Porsches
Have you had a chance to drive a M2C DCT now? Would you still spec a manual on this car?
And it still is offered with a proper transmission and a actual manual ebrake!
Rev matching goes away in the M3 as soon as you put it into Sport Plus. Is that not true for the M2 Comp?
I had it in sport plus for most of the drive and it still rev matched. I believe on this car it is only tied to ESC.
It feels more nimble because of the shorter wheelbase.
Yeah, it's a big factor
The F80 M3 is also a pretty good contender as far as sedans
Hmm.... M2 Competition or Audi S5? I live in New England. This would be my only car.
M2 better car, but you may need the quattro depending on how bad your winters get. Imo
Competition looks classy with those wheels lol
Could you daily drive this car? Or too rough..?
The M2 sounds way better than the M2 Comp....Especially with the M Performance Package. By the way, You can't open the pipes on the comp like you can with the M2 with the blue tooth remote.
If you had 65k or less to spend on a new car what would you choose between a camaro ss 1le, the m2 competition, gt350 mustang, or wide body scat pack challenger all with 6 speed manual?
Personally I'd end up in a GT350, I love that car. Overall the best cars are going to be Camaro or the M2, depends what kind of experience you want.
Is it the same engine, as stated in the video? Or is it a detuned version of the M3 engine. The weight is about the same, yes.
Same engine detuned. It's an S55
Love your videos Eddie. I would have to disagree with your thoughts on the looks on the prior gen 1-Series. Yeah, it's a bit bubble-ish but it was designed to have elements that mimic the look of the classic 2002 such as the side horizontal feature line that runs the length of the car with near vertical body elements below that - a complete departure from the E90. The current 2-series has lost that design language and just like a squeezed F30
Appreciate the support and the constructive comment! Looks are definitely subjective, and I can see what you are talking about! Personally still not a huge fan haha. But that's okay!
Agree with your comment and prefer the 1 series look to the 2 series. The 1 was different compared to the rest of the bmw range at the time. The 2 looks like a shrunken anybmw
The M2 has far more presence than its closest rival without being boy racer. Aggressive flares and a squat stance needs to be seen in person to appreciate it.
Could this be an all year round car in New England ? Would only buy in manual
With winter tires I think you could manage if the snow doesn't get way too deep. RWD and proper tires is pretty good unless you have a lot of elevation changes
Would you take the M2 over a Shelby gt350?
any day
Isn’t a Audi RS3 the competition instead of the TTRS?
You are correct. Both ttrs and rs3 are on the same platform with the same drive train tho, but it likely makes more sense to compare to the rs3!
Perfect size car for back roads.
Agreed!
i wonder why the BMW M2 doesn't have a flat bottom steering wheel?
I'm not sure any of the BMWs have flat bottomed steering wheels!
Because it’s pointless unless in a tiny sports car where you need it flat to get in, a bit of a gimmick on Audis etc.
Great review thanks
This Car or GT350? Please i can’t make final Decision
Shinnapat Leungphetngam definitely bmw
the reason you feel more nimble here in the m2 is because of a shorter wheel base.
Weirdly think the M2 sounded better than the M2 Competition.
Der reguläre m2 klingt besser, ist dem Motoraufbau geschuldet.wenn du es googelst findest du genauere Erklärungen.
@@jlorenz6727 sauerkraut
@@Defy_Convention genau
This or M340i?
m2 comp over a 3 series anyday not even close lol.
This.
m4 manual curb weight is 3466lbs while m3 e46 is 3439 soooooo not too far off man.
The only thing stopping me from buying this is the CarPlay subscription fee. $80 is absolutely nothing to me, but don’t want to support the idea of car makers to start charging anything that’s supposed to be free within a car.
If that's what's stopping you from buying this car then you don't understand it and don't need it
Sharp!
This is just the regular 2019 M2. There is no other version. They can call it "Competition", but unless there is a non-Competition model, this is just the only one there is and therefore the standard 2019 M2.
This. Is the ultimate driving machine.
It's awesome!
Ignoring money and luxury, pure driver's standpoint, this or a regular GT350?
Crap. Personally I'd have to choose the Shelby. That engine is addicting.
@@EddieX
Awesome. What about including price and luxury?
Is this my only car? One car, I'd choose bmw. If I could have another daily driver I'd likely get the Shelby for the fun sports car
@@EddieX
Cool, thanks for the replies.
You guys are across the street from KFC? I think I have seen this car. I have a regular M2 but I don't want to use it as snowplow in winter LOL
It would be lighter without the sunroof. High C of G weight to boot.
That's true!
Really, it’s a daily not a racecar
I fail to see any validity in your statement. It’s definitely not a race car, it is however a relatively heavy road car so by adding the extra weight high up it just exacerbated the problem. Get mine the end of March (without a sunroof) and can’t wait
Mislabeled... I’m sure it’s a great driving small car- BMW ‘s $60K ‘Civic’- and adding ‘competition’ to it doesn’t fool anyone... But having driven most all other BMW’s- Nothing Drives Better than the BMW X6 (M) - period... its like a space car on rails. Kinda makes you feel like you are able to mess with Gravity- while driving...
Ich hatte gehofft, dass da mal was neues kommt. Aber nee, einfach drei Monate zu spät.
I miss small cars!
Wish they'd have kept the N55. S55 sounds meh, unfortunately.
It sounds better then the F8X though
I prefer the S55. N55 is a little better for daily driving, but the S55 feels stronger. Regarding sound, I was happy with how it sounded, better than the regular M3/M4.
I think BMW would've preferred to keep the N55 from a sales point of view; the S55 cannibalizes the M3/M4 market. But BMW had no choice with strict emission laws, and it's cheaper to detune the S55 in an M2. The next gen M2's soundtrack may improve with the B58, or S5*.
I'm sorry but you need the sound for overall experience and that S55 ain't helping
Apology accepted on behalf of the S55
@@EddieX 🤣
The M240 is very good
It is! And it comes with xdrive
Wich i can't afford
I like my 2018 better😁
The exhaust does not excite me at all.
For a stock car it was okay, better than in the regular F8X M3/M4. But it doesnt sound as good as a C63 AMG or Alfa for sure.
I’d cross shop it with a Supra even though it has around 70 less hp.
Too bad the S55 engine sounds so much worse compared to S65...
Most engines sounds worse compared to the S65 haha...especially forced induction ones.
According to BMW they make 410 BHP and if you have a re-map they will easily get 500BHP
I think you're vastly overrating the S55's performance in this car compared to the OG N55. Car and Driver tested both cars and found there's not much in it in the performance figures due to the S55's increased weight. And as other's have mentioned: The N55 sounds vastly superior to the S55's coarse soulless sound.
Lies! You 335i motor lovers love to come and bash. You wouldn't be here on this video if you were happy with your N55. Go look at the 60-130 time- over 2 seconds different. Also the trap speed was over 3 mph faster with the S55. The 0-60 being the same due to traction restrictions
Just don't film again in that parking, btw nice review 👍🏻
Thanks! What's wrong with the parking structure?
And then it breaks down after 10k miles, if you want reliablity and low maintenance buy Japanese or American sports cars. German cars arent worth it, there shit in reliablity is a turn off for intelligent buyers
Who gets a sunroof in such a badass car!
Me
wait so the 4 door m3 is lighter than the m4 and the m2? lmao wtf thats pretty crazy
I had to triple check the numbers cause I was surprised haha. It's crazy!
@@EddieX wouldnt the 4 door have a stiffer chassis too? sheesh
On paper it makes no sense but BMW have done wonders to the chassis balance: ruclips.net/video/eVMbgvgq08A/видео.html
Amazing that it hangs with much more nimble cars on Magny
Eddie would never pin this
A car review video is not complete without the reviewer saying how much better the manual is than a DCT. I see you also checked off that box. Do the manufacturers make you sign an agreement forcing you to say that? Every single person who's ever watched a car video has heard that a million times. It adds nothing to your status as a car reviewer.
Next you'll tell me that turntables and albums are better than digital music.
the car is way to heavy ;) cant drive well with that weight;)