[No1Cares]

sorry if this was already posted. just thought it was a interesting side by side comparison. idk, but the m2 sounds better in this video....

[DanG]

An M2 with M Performance exhaust would sound even better.

But the M2C does sound better than an M3 or M4.

[mr_lab_rat]

There must be some solution the F80 guys figured out over the years to improve the sound.

[No Boost]

Originally Posted by DanG

An M2 with M Performance exhaust would sound even better.

And an M2 with an aftermarket downpipe would sound better yet.

It's tough to find a better sounding FI 6 cyl.

[D22M2]

Even with that monstrosity of a muffler S55 in the M2c still doesn’t sound much better than the M3/M4 - A bit better but not much.

Bad to bone engine though… I guess you can’t have everything

Hopefully the S58 engines sounds much better

[GoneIn4Secs]

Guys issue with s55 is more when the car is in motion and u hit the pedal and it lets off these ripping elephant trumpet sounds

Sitting there idling it doesnt sound all that bad

[AlpsRider]

Those are EU spec. The M2C exhaust probably will sound even better on the US/CAD models since they don't have the particulate filters installed. I've been driving my new US M2C for 3 days now. I will reserve final judgement until I turn off the ASD, but so far I'm not complaining.

[bi0hazard]

That Comp Muffler How did that ever make it into production

[2M]

Today I heard an annoying muffled exhaust sound, first thought in my head was "civic" i turn and see its an M4, now I know why everyone is dissing the S55 exhaust, I had never really listened to an S55 exhaust prior

[eatingpizzainthef87rules]

The OG m2 is one of the best sounding turbo inline six cylinders in history, right up there with the 2JZ and an RB with equal length manifolds

The s55 is definitely one of the worst sounding modern sports cars

[GerardzM]

Wow that's.....polarizing

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by eatingpizzainthef87rules

The OG m2 is one of the best sounding turbo inline six cylinders in history, right up there with the 2JZ and an RB with equal length manifolds

The s55 is definitely one of the worst sounding modern sports cars

So I guess you've listend to all the modern sports cars including the M2C in person. You should get out more.

[six-n-twins53]

Now, before this gets outta hand, I think the n55 does sound better. My buddy has a new m4 with m performance exhaust. It sounds pretty sweet in person. Kind of the ripping metal sound. It's just different, but both are good imo

[heavyD^2]

Originally Posted by bi0hazard

That Comp Muffler How did that ever make it into production

It's pretty obvious the S55 has inherent issues when it comes to generating a pleasing exhaust note. It's like this for some engines. The M2 had a nice sounding exhaust so BMW at least tried to make the M2C sound as good as possible which obviously necessitated this trash can sized muffler. Personally I may have preferred a slightly worse sounding exhaust if it could be smaller as if I owned an M2C I would have to get rid of that unsightly monstrosity and go with an aftermarket unit.

[Fear-Mongrel]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

So I guess you've listend to all the modern sports cars including the M2C in person. You should get out more.

Yes, he tracked the M2 and M2C in person, back to back. My guess is he gets out enough, but everyone is also entitled to a little alone time now and again.

[DieGrüneHölle]

Actually surprised how well the M2C sounds compared to the M2, with the valves open. Plus it is the euro opf muffled version. Not the drastic difference it is portrayed to be. Interested in a US model comparison, as some are saying the exhaust is a lot different.

[eatingpizzainthef87rules]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

So I guess you've listend to all the modern sports cars including the M2C in person. You should get out more.

Why so negative? It's just my opinion man

[Bimmed Out]

Originally Posted by six-n-twins53

My buddy has a new m4 with m performance exhaust. It sounds pretty sweet in person.

M3/M4 with M Performance exhaust sounds surprisingly good. The M Performance exhaust is a pretty big step up from even Competition Package exhaust. Also looks way better (smaller and doesn't hang out of the bottom of the back end). I didn't hear anything here that beats M3/M4 with MPE.

[mr_lab_rat]

Originally Posted by kepler

I didn't hear anything here that beats M3/M4 with MPE.

You mean anything with S55 that beats it, right?

[Fear-Mongrel]

Sound preference is such a personal thing. I grew up admiring classic American muscle, like the Bullitt Fastback Mustang, and Italians like the original Ghibli, Miura and Daytona. But if you grew up admiring the whole Fast & Furious scene, those cars might sound boring to you. That's how I hear the N55 vs. S55 difference...the N55 sound is very classic while the S55 sounds very F&F. The issue I have with the S55 sound is that sometimes it sounds good, and sometimes it hits a frequency that sounds like the bumper is about to rattle itself off the car.

There's a guy in my neighborhood with a customized Honda Civic. When he drives by, it sounds like when those tripods came out of the ground and nuked everyone in War of the Worlds. It's very much a grab your loved ones, say goodbye, and get ready for the end of the planet kind of sound. But I bet he thinks it's badass.

[GoneIn4Secs]

Originally Posted by afwares

Sound preference is such a personal thing. I grew up admiring classic American muscle, like the Bullitt Fastback Mustang, and Italians like the original Ghibli, Miura and Daytona. But if you grew up admiring the whole Fast & Furious scene, those cars might sound boring to you. That's how I hear the N55 vs. S55 difference...the N55 sound is very classic while the S55 sounds very F&F. The issue I have with the S55 sound is that sometimes it sounds good, and sometimes it hits a frequency that sounds like the bumper is about to rattle itself off the car.

There's a guy in my neighborhood with a customized Honda Civic. When he drives by, it sounds like when those tripods came out of the ground and nuked everyone in War of the Worlds. It's very much a grab your loved ones, say goodbye, and get ready for the end of the planet kind of sound. But I bet he thinks it's badass.

I dint see why you drag f&f into it, those cars didnt sound bad

[RAM_F30_F87]

I used to watch the following (manual 6 speed) video daily during the 5 months I waited for mine to be built.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmDL4CUw068