BMW F87 M2 vs G87 M2
Too close to call on the Guide Score: 4 points apart, and the places each could hold overlap. Read the parts and the cost to own.
BMW F87 M2
92Guide Score for 2021Exceptionalabout $2,326 a year to own
BMW G87 M2
88Guide Score for 2025Excellentabout $2,845 a year to own
| Part | F87 M2 | G87 M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 42 counts 15 of 100 | 34 counts 16 of 100 |
| Engine | 59 counts 15 of 100 | 61 counts 16 of 100 |
| Drive feel | 79 counts 21 of 100 | 79 counts 21 of 100 |
| Analog connection | 90 counts 10 of 100 | 54 counts 11 of 100 |
| Weight | 80 counts 10 of 100 | 73 counts 11 of 100 |
| Long-term value | not measured | not measured |
| Ownership | 73 counts 13 of 100 | 66 counts 11 of 100 |
| Acclaim | 70 counts 15 of 100 | 82 counts 16 of 100 |
| Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years | 1.8% | under 0.1% |
| Cost to own a year | $2,326 ($1,546 to $3,734) | $2,845 ($1,897 to $4,679) |
| The bills that decide it | Crank hub slippage (S55 Competition/CS only); Rear differential mount knock; Cooling system / water pump (S55 Competition/CS) | Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaks; Carbon buildup (direct injection); iDrive 8 software glitches |
Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $2,326 a year to own and about $2,845 a year to own at each best year). How it works.