BMW M2 vs. BMW Z4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M2 and BMW Z4 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 BMW M2 and the BMW Z4.
When comparing the BMW M2's and the BMW Z4's specifications and ratings, the BMW M2 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The BMW Z4 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW M2's and the BMW Z4's specifications and ratings, the BMW Z4 is a better car than the BMW M2.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW M2's price is between $65,541 and $78,476, with the BMW Z4 priced between $60,024 and $77,799.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW M2 loses 38.4 percent of its value and the BMW Z4 loses 48.7 percent of its value. This means the BMW M2 retains 10.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW Z4.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW M2 is 7.5 out of 10 while the BMW Z4's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the BMW M2 being ranked 24 out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars and the BMW Z4 being ranked 15 out of 41.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW M2 is 6.8 out of 10. For the BMW Z4 the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the BMW Z4 an advantage in reliability compared to the BMW M2.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M2’s base engine makes 453 horsepower, and the BMW Z4 base engine makes 255 horsepower. The M2 is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 329 miles. The Z4 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the BMW Z4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW M2. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$65,541 - $78,476
Starting MSRP:
$63,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$102,671
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$46,440 - $273,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$60,024 - $77,799
Starting MSRP:
$54,050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$103,210
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$54,050 - $148,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$68,273
Price Range:
$63,371 - $74,900
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$126,819
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$63,681 - $273,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,818
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$25,022
Depreciation %:
39.6%
Resale Value $:
$38,178
Residual Value %:
60.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
30.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9% - 50.9%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$26,323
Depreciation %:
48.7%
Resale Value $:
$27,727
Residual Value %:
51.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
45.1%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
42% - 50.6%
BMW M2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
6.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW Z4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M2
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
12.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.1 - 17.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW Z4
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
12.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
11.1 - 12.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.8 - 13.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
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 Z4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 41Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
15 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
34 out of / 41Ranking
35 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW M2 Trim Levels
Base
BMW Z4 Trim Levels
M40i, sDrive30i
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
453 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 2650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.119 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1550 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 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):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
219 / 329 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
35 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
10 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
9.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3814 lbs
Width:
81.4 inches
Height:
55.2 inches
Length:
180.3 inches
Wheelbase:
108.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3314 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
51.4 inches
Length:
170.7 inches
Wheelbase:
97.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Frozen Portimao Blue II Metallic / Zandvoort Blue
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic
Red
Toronto Red Metallic
White
Alpine White
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Portimao Blue Metallic
Gray
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Red
San Francisco Red Metallic
White
Alpine White
Purple
Thundernight Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching / Black w/ M Color Highlight
Brown
Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Contrast Stitching
Brown
Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching
Red
Magma Red w/ Black Contrast Stitching
White
Ivory White w/ Contrast Stitching
