M2 & M4 profile real life comparison

DrKevM5 · 02-21-2016, 09:57 AM

M4 = Big Ang (RIP)

DS_BMW · 02-21-2016, 09:59 AM

M2 is so badass!!!

mPlasticDesign · 02-21-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by -JLT-

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Originally Posted by itf joegun

I would like to see the M2 / M3 comparison. I assume they have more in common then the M2 / M4.

I personally like the sedan lines of the M2/M3 more then the coupe lines of the M4. Looks to much 'Mustang' to me.

Aaah, here we go:

I would take the M2 with M3 rear hips please

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I agree, the M2 rear fenders are my least favorite design element after the front bumper.

damnitBobby · 02-21-2016, 10:06 AM

Coming from someone that owns neither, prefer the M4.

If I wanted a smaller more agile car then I'd get a Miata or FRS. But I'm a bit biased here.

m981addicts · 02-21-2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BTWoody

I would still take the M4 any day, it's abit like comparing Arnold Schwarzenegger to Dwayne Johnson. Arnold being the M2 not as muscular but still quite strong and Dwayne being the M4, absolute animal and would beat Arnold in any fight. Just giving a bit of analogy

Of course! ArNold is a lover not a fighter. I once saw the Rock's grandpa train wannabe wrestlers at a community gym. Unreal. Although the goal wasn't to train them to pummel each other like UFC fighters, the physical demand was extraordinary.

Adem1534 · 02-21-2016, 10:27 AM

I remember seeing an m4 convertible at my dealer, and for a second I thought I had walked into a boat shop.

aajami · 02-21-2016, 10:38 AM

1) Don't credit Motor Trend or .

2) Place Bimmerpost logo as if picture is your own.

3) Stay classy.

m4recruiter · 02-21-2016, 10:40 AM

M4

StealYourFace · 02-21-2016, 10:44 AM

I like seeing the finned dif from the rear on the M2, among other things.

I can't look at it and not think "modern e36" which is a good thing.

jeremicium · 02-21-2016, 10:44 AM

M4 is much more sleek and elegant. M2 looks more like a bruiser. If the M2 was available when i was ready to purchase i'd have a difficult decision. For $52,000 the M2 is a hell of a car. Makes the M235i irrelevant for anyone that would even consider tracking the cars.

The smaller vs. bigger car issue isn't really a factor for me since they are both kind of large. I have a sub 3000 pound sports car for when I need something light, agile, and raw. The fact that the M2 weighs within a hundred pounds of the M4 makes the size a strictly cosmetic thing. I'm sure the longer wheel base makes the M4 better at high speeds while the M2 is probably a bit more agile.

It's hard for me to see even a well tuned N55 matching the S55. S55 does not feel in any way related the N55. I know there was lots of debate on the F8X forums about whether or not BMW retuned the exhaust of the F8X for 2016. It sure sounds like it to me...the exhaust on mine sounds great.

Can't go wrong with either, both good looking cars, with loads of performance.

usher93 · 02-21-2016, 10:46 AM

In the pics the m2 looks sexy. In person though I just like the overall flow of m3 or m4 better. There is too much going on in the m2's small body.

Rudeboy · 02-21-2016, 11:03 AM

When the dust settles, M4 all day!

BigMacSmallFries · 02-21-2016, 11:12 AM

Saw the M2 at the autoshow in person along with 9 others (my car buddy group). We all thought the M2 wasn't attractive. Front end is nice, the side is average, and the rear is just plain ugly. It was a LBB model. Contrary to what others have said, in person it's not nice. The 1M looked much better for it's time than the M2 does now and the 1M wasn't exactly well received either.

Difference in weight between an M4 and M2 is 80lbs apples to apples (manual transmissions). Previous gen 1M and M3 had a difference of over 300lbs. There's no point in buying the current M2 unless you want to save on dough. A quick swap of sway bars, AD08Rs/RE71Rs, and springs and the car will feel more agile than an M2. Or just buy the competition package on the M3/M4.

If you're stuck on deciding between the two models upgrade to the M3/M4. It's the way to go, you won't look back.

constantin · 02-21-2016, 11:13 AM

Top half of the M2 looks like X6M. Bottom half like M4.

Should have called it X2M4.

kerrsy44 · 02-21-2016, 11:14 AM

There is no denying the M4 is a sexy beast!!
However the M2 does look like a bit of a pit bull compared to the M4 in some pictures!!!
Love that short wheelbase

kerrsy44 · 02-21-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMacSmallFries

Saw the M2 at the autoshow in person along with 9 others (my car buddy group). We all thought the M2 wasn't attractive. Front end is nice, the side is average, and the rear is just plain ugly. It was a LBB model. Contrary to what others have said, in person it's not nice. The 1M looked much better for it's time than the M2 does now and the 1M wasn't exactly well received either.

Difference in weight between an M4 and M2 is 80lbs apples to apples. Previous gen 1M and M3 had over a 300lbs difference. There's no point in buying the current M2 unless you want to save on dough. A quick swap of sway bars, AD08Rs/RE71Rs, and springs and the car will feel more agile than an M2. Or just buy the competition package on the M3/M4.

If you're stuck on deciding between the two models upgrade to the M3/M4. It's the way to go, you won't look back.

I agree with you on the weight comment for sure!
Would have been nice if the M2 could have dieted a bit more

Eddien123 · 02-21-2016, 11:22 AM

M3 looks better than m4. But that M2 looks amazing. Vote for M2

zenmaster · 02-21-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremicium

The fact that the M2 weighs within a hundred pounds of the M4 makes the size a strictly cosmetic thing.

The weight difference is exactly 25 pounds for the US spec cars. The two cars would weigh the same if the M2 sound deadening material was retained.

3M TAPE · 02-21-2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by professor_yo

... The M4 is the best model M made thus far. The size is perfect! The proportions are perfect! The stance is PERFECT! ...

All I can think of is 'gap generation' and those 'damn millennials'
FYI, small cars (or lighter) are always better to drive.

ORIGIN M. · 02-21-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chris719

I kinda wish we could see an M2 in YMB.

It is too girly IMO.

Might as well be Bluewater.

professor_yo · 02-21-2016, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMacMeal

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Originally Posted by professor_yo

... The M4 is the best model M made thus far. The size is perfect! The proportions are perfect! The stance is PERFECT! ...

All I can think of is 'gap generation' and those 'damn millennials'
FYI, small cars (or lighter) are always better to drive.

Not at all! I fully appreciate what the M2 is! And yes, having driven in an 1M, they're incredibly fun to drive! However, just comparing the two....again, IMO, the M4 has got it.

Romo · 02-21-2016, 11:56 AM

Can`t go wrong on either, it al personal preference, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I do like the more square setup of the M2, I used to own also the 1M with had also the boxy look, the bulldog look as some say, it does look more aggressive IMO.

THe M4 is stretched, sleeker, more flowing, so more elegant, but than again lacks the brutality of the M2.

Just pick your poison

I picked the M2

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02-21-2016, 10:06 AM	#48
damnitBobby Major 992 Rep 1,370 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Coming from someone that owns neither, prefer the M4. If I wanted a smaller more agile car then I'd get a Miata or FRS. But I'm a bit biased here.
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02-21-2016, 10:44 AM	#53
StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 261 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	I like seeing the finned dif from the rear on the M2, among other things. I can't look at it and not think "modern e36" which is a good thing. __________________
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02-21-2016, 10:44 AM	#54
jeremicium Major 171 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa. USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2016 BMW M2 [0.00] 2001 Honda S2000 [0.00]	M4 is much more sleek and elegant. M2 looks more like a bruiser. If the M2 was available when i was ready to purchase i'd have a difficult decision. For $52,000 the M2 is a hell of a car. Makes the M235i irrelevant for anyone that would even consider tracking the cars. The smaller vs. bigger car issue isn't really a factor for me since they are both kind of large. I have a sub 3000 pound sports car for when I need something light, agile, and raw. The fact that the M2 weighs within a hundred pounds of the M4 makes the size a strictly cosmetic thing. I'm sure the longer wheel base makes the M4 better at high speeds while the M2 is probably a bit more agile. It's hard for me to see even a well tuned N55 matching the S55. S55 does not feel in any way related the N55. I know there was lots of debate on the F8X forums about whether or not BMW retuned the exhaust of the F8X for 2016. It sure sounds like it to me...the exhaust on mine sounds great. Can't go wrong with either, both good looking cars, with loads of performance.
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02-21-2016, 10:46 AM	#55
usher93 Private 6 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2013 328xi Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MISSISSAUGA iTrader: (0)	In the pics the m2 looks sexy. In person though I just like the overall flow of m3 or m4 better. There is too much going on in the m2's small body.
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02-21-2016, 11:03 AM	#56
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02-21-2016, 11:12 AM	#57
BigMacSmallFries First Lieutenant 123 Rep 353 Posts Drives: '19 M5C 911 Turbo F430 GT3 RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: N/A iTrader: (1)	Saw the M2 at the autoshow in person along with 9 others (my car buddy group). We all thought the M2 wasn't attractive. Front end is nice, the side is average, and the rear is just plain ugly. It was a LBB model. Contrary to what others have said, in person it's not nice. The 1M looked much better for it's time than the M2 does now and the 1M wasn't exactly well received either. Difference in weight between an M4 and M2 is 80lbs apples to apples (manual transmissions). Previous gen 1M and M3 had a difference of over 300lbs. There's no point in buying the current M2 unless you want to save on dough. A quick swap of sway bars, AD08Rs/RE71Rs, and springs and the car will feel more agile than an M2. Or just buy the competition package on the M3/M4. If you're stuck on deciding between the two models upgrade to the M3/M4. It's the way to go, you won't look back.
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02-21-2016, 11:13 AM	#58
constantin Lieutenant 44 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 4wheels Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: at home iTrader: (4)	Top half of the M2 looks like X6M. Bottom half like M4. Should have called it X2M4.
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02-21-2016, 11:14 AM	#59
kerrsy44 Private 29 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	There is no denying the M4 is a sexy beast!! However the M2 does look like a bit of a pit bull compared to the M4 in some pictures!!! Love that short wheelbase
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02-21-2016, 11:22 AM	#61
Eddien123 Colonel 1851 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: F30 335 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	M3 looks better than m4. But that M2 looks amazing. Vote for M2
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02-21-2016, 11:56 AM	#66
Romo Lieutenant Colonel 1757 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: GR Yaris GT4RS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Can`t go wrong on either, it al personal preference, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I do like the more square setup of the M2, I used to own also the 1M with had also the boxy look, the bulldog look as some say, it does look more aggressive IMO. THe M4 is stretched, sleeker, more flowing, so more elegant, but than again lacks the brutality of the M2. Just pick your poison I picked the M2
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