2018 BMW M2 vs. 2019 BMW M2
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 BMW M2 and 2019 BMW M2 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 BMW M2 and the 2019 BMW M2.
In comparing the 2018 BMW M2's and the 2019 BMW M2's specifications and ratings, the 2018 BMW M2 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2019 BMW M2 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2018 BMW M2 and 2019 BMW M2 have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 BMW M2's and the 2019 BMW M2's specifications and ratings, the 2018 BMW M2 is a better car than the 2019 BMW M2.
Pricing: A used 2018 BMW M2 ranges from $33,890 to $48,675 while a used 2019 BMW M2 is priced between $44,819 to $56,999.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 BMW M2 and the 2019 BMW M2 both lose 38.4 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW M2 is 7.5 out of 10. BMW M2 is ranked 24 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW M2 is 6.8 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 BMW M2’s base engine makes 365 horsepower, and the 2019 BMW M2 base engine makes 405 horsepower. The M2 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 356 miles. The M2 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 343 miles. This gives the 2018 BMW M2 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 BMW M2. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$54,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$91,675
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$39,950 - $453,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$58,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$85,644
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$40,750 - $453,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,711
Price Range:
$33,890 - $48,675
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$67,639
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$27,289 - $200,784
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
48,269
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,072
Price Range:
$44,819 - $56,999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$67,801
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$31,145 - $215,038
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29,275
# Good or Great Deals:
4
BMW M2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW M2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 BMW M2
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
6.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.7 - 11.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 BMW M2
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.7 - 12.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.6 - 11.4
BMW M2 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 41Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 41Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
24 out of / 41Ranking
25 out of / 41Ranking
26 out of / 41BMW M2 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 41Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 41Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 41Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 41Ranking
24 out of / 41Ranking
25 out of / 41Ranking
26 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2018 BMW M2 Trim Levels
Base
2019 BMW M2 Trim Levels
Competition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
365 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
343 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.106 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
405 hp @ 5230 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 2350 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.113 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
247 / 356 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
247 / 343 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
86.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3450 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
176.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3600 lbs
Width:
78.3 inches
Height:
55.5 inches
Length:
176.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Long Beach Blue Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic
White
Alpine White
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Long Beach Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
White
Alpine White
Orange
Sunset Orange Metallic
Silver
Hockenheim Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Blue Highlight
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Blue Stitching / Black w/ Orange Stitching