2018 BMW M2 Review

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Pros

Loads of fun to drive thanks to precision handling and steering
Simple options list keeps the price reasonable
Impressive acceleration provided by broadly powerful engine

Cons

Road noise can be intrusive at times
Lack of interior and exterior customization options

What’s new

The BMW M2 enters 2018 without any significant changes.

Vehicle overview

Think of the M2 as a hot-rodded variant of the BMW 2 Series that's built to satisfy driving enthusiasts. To that end, the M2 features typical M division upgrades that include a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine good for 365 horsepower, sport-focused chassis and suspension changes, wider and stickier tires, and bigger brakes.

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2018 BMW M2
Base Coupe
$39,000
fair price
$385 below market
- 58,552 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- Leesburg Buick GMC (7 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Leesburg, VA
2018 BMW M2 Base White RWD 3.0L I6Low Miles, Local Trade, New Tires, Bluetooth Hands-free, Heated Seats, Keyless Entry, Leather Seats, Premium Wheel...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBS1J5C56JVD35771
Stock: P260542A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-31-2025
2018 BMW M2
Base Coupe
$37,730
fair price
$1,004 below market
- 55,626 miles
- 1 accident, 5 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- Carget Motors (30 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Woodbridge, VA
The 2018 BMW M2 is a thrilling compact performance coupe that captures the essence of driving excitement with precision engineering and bold design. P...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBS1J5C56JVD37598
Stock: D37598
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-20-2025

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The result is one exceedingly agile and entertaining sport coupe that accomplishes its goal without sacrificing too much in the way of comfort. Sure, it's a little bit louder inside and rides a bit firmer, but not enough to restrict its use to a weekend-only toy.

The M2 might be our favorite BMW when it comes to driving quick, but it runs in a highly competitive group with coupes that can offer even higher performance levels and more exotic engines. Nevertheless, the M2's combination of luxury and daily usability makes it an easy car to love.

Edmunds' Expert Rating

The M2 is a coupe that distills the BMW performance driving experience into a highly enjoyable package. This driver-focused two-door makes little concession to its goals, but it remains comfortable enough to serve as a daily commuter. Even better, it's priced attractively among its competitors.

Trim tested

Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our first drive of the 2017 BMW M2 (turbo 3.0L inline-6 | 6-speed manual | RWD).

Driving

Thanks to its broadly powerful engine, sweet-shifting manual transmission and enjoyable handling balance, the M2 delivers the driving satisfaction you'd expect from a vehicle with an M in the name. This car is equally happy on a winding road or a racetrack.

Comfort

It may be a high-performance sport coupe, but the M2 doesn't make needless sacrifices to daily usability. You'll feel and hear more of the road, but you won't be punished for using the M2 to commute. Thick side bolsters on the seat keep you in place when you're exploring the car's capabilities.

Interior

A tall roof and seemingly high seat position help make the M2 feel spacious for its size and easy to see out of. Being the least expensive performance BMW means the interior isn't as complicated as other models, so most features are easier to use.

Utility

Because the M2 is based on a compact car, it benefits from a bit more interior and trunk space than a purpose-built sports car. Its trunk is larger than not only those of most competitors but also the more expensive that of the BMW M4.

Technology

The latest BMW entertainment system is powerful and generally easy to use. Android Auto is not supported, and Apple CarPlay is optional along with wireless charging. The standard ConnectedDrive service integrates select phone apps into the entertainment system.

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2018 BMW M2 models

The 2018 BMW M2 is a high-performance rear-wheel-drive coupe that's available in one trim level. Most of the features you'd want come standard, and there are only a few options and one package to choose from. Under the hood is a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder (365 horsepower, 343 pound-feet of torque) that's connected to a six-speed manual. A seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission is optional.

Standard equipment includes lightweight 19-inch wheels, LED headlights, keyless ignition and entry, auto-dimming mirrors, leather upholstery, carbon-fiber interior trim, and power-adjustable sport front seats with heating. The infotainment system includes a 8.8-inch central display, navigation, satellite radio, a USB input, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and BMW's ConnectedDrive phone integration service.

After that, the options list is pretty short. An Executive package adds forward collision warning and mitigation (with automatic emergency braking), lane departure warning, a heated steering wheel, rear parking sensors, adaptive headlights with automatic high beams, wireless device charging and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The M Driver's package increases the M2's speed limiter from 155 mph to 168 mph and provides one day of training at a BMW high-performance driving school.

Stand-alone options include a sunroof and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration.

Cost to Drive

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$222/mo

$159/mo

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BMW M2 Owner Reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

2017 BMW M2 6 Month Owner Review

Brian, 05/26/2017

2017 BMW M2 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)

For reference, I'm a 53 YO Male. I've owned 9 BMW's but this is my first M car. First car I've ever purchased without a test drive because it had to be ordered. My dealer was great and allowed for a European Delivery at the WELT center in Munich. I HIGHLY recommend this delivery but that's another story........ Delivery to the US was NOV 2016. The car has so much usable …

I just love ❤️ my M2

Anthony, 07/22/2019

2018 BMW M2 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)

This is a very special car, it’s more old school with rear wheel drive and tons of power. The M2 is BMW at its best. It’s a drivers car for people that love to be involved with their cars. I am really impressed how comfortable it is up front with plenty of space and the ride is firm, but not jarring. I picked up my 2018 M2 with only 3900 miles on it. It’s like brand new and I saved $12k …

2018 BMW M 2

Jay, 11/22/2018

2018 BMW M2 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)

I trades a 2015 BMW M4 which held its value pretty well. This car is so much more entertaining to drive. It is a great car, so far excellent 22-24 mpg driving around town, got 29.4 on 250 mile trip to mountains. Best description it is an analog car in a digital world... old school handling and performance. Limited options available, I got Executive package, sunroof, DCT transmission and …

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

RVSystems, 05/02/2020

2016 BMW M2 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)

A Euro MTour 2016 delivery, has proven to be reliable, freakin' fast, and has an appetite for tires, esp. the rears. It is THE noisiest I ever have driven on the road. Tire noise mostly and the lack of sound deading allows a real-time experience. The sound system (HK) is wonderful at a stop, otherwise, you can't hear it or have a conversation. I love the M cars, have had more than a …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 BMW M2, so we've included reviews for other years of the M2 since its last redesign.

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2018 M2 Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$54,500
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$222/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the M2 models:

Rearview Camera: Shows the area behind the vehicle to make reversing safer and easier.
Automatic High Beams: Automatically deactivates the high-beam headlights if it senses another vehicle approaching.
Speed Limit Info: Displays the posted speed limit of the road you're driving on in the gauge cluster.

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