0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the BMW M2 faster than a BMW M4?
Yes. The 2025 M2 is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.9 s vs 4.1 s for the 2021 M4 (manufacturer figures).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
M2 0-60
3.9 s
BMW-claimed
M4 0-60
4.1 s
BMW-claimed
M2 power
473 hp
RWD
M4 power
473 hp
RWD
M2 vs M4: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2025 BMW M2 | 2021 BMW M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2025–present | 2021–present |
| Figures quoted for | 2025 model year | 2021 model year |
| Powertrain | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6, 6-speed manual, 8-speed M Steptronic automatic | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6, 6-speed manual |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 473 hp[1] | 473 hp[2] |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft[1] | 406 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lb[1] | 3,830 lb[2] |
| Pounds per hp | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 3.9 s[1]BMW-claimed | 4.1 s[2]BMW-claimed · manual |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | 3.8 s[3]tested by Car and Driver |
| Quarter mile | Not published | Not published |
| Top speed | 155 mph[1]BMW-claimed · electronically limited | 155 mph[2]BMW-claimed · electronically limited |
| Launch MSRP | $64,900[1]2025 base MSRP · excl. destination | $71,800[2]2021 base MSRP · excl. destination |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The M2 is quicker to 60 mph by 0.2 s: 3.9 s vs 4.1 s (manufacturer figures).
Quarter mile
Neither automaker publishes a quarter-mile time, and we have no named instrumented test for both, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Top speed
Both top out at 155 mph.
Why
The M4 carries less weight per horsepower (8.1 vs 8.1 lb per hp).
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other BMW M2 and BMW M4 versions in our dataset:
Price new and what buyers paid
- BMW M2: launched at $64,900 (2025 base MSRP).
- BMW M4: launched at $71,800 (2021 base MSRP).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the BMW M2 faster than a BMW M4?
Yes — the 2025 M2 is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.9 s vs 4.1 s for the 2021 M4 (manufacturer figures).
What is the 0-60 time of the BMW M2?
3.9 seconds (BMW-claimed) for the 2025 model year, from 473 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the BMW M4?
4.1 seconds (BMW-claimed, manual) for the 2021 model year, from 473 hp.
Which has the higher top speed, the M2 or the M4?
Both top out at 155 mph.
Which costs more new, the M2 or the M4?
At launch, the 2025 M2 started at $64,900 and the 2021 M4 at $71,800 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- BMW Group PressClub USA — New 2025 BMW M2 — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2021 BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- Car and Driver, “Car and Driver — 2021 BMW M4 manual tested”.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2025 BMW M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2021 BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.