BMW M2 vs M4 (G87 vs G82)
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 G87 M2
88Guide Score for 2025Excellentabout $2,845 a year to own
BMW G82 M4
92Guide Score for 2021Exceptionalabout $2,780 a year to own
| Part | G87 M2 | G82 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 34 counts 16 of 100 | 39 counts 16 of 100 |
| Engine | 61 counts 16 of 100 | 63 counts 16 of 100 |
| Drive feel | 79 counts 21 of 100 | 81 counts 21 of 100 |
| Analog connection | 54 counts 11 of 100 | 74 counts 10 of 100 |
| Weight | 73 counts 11 of 100 | 72 counts 10 of 100 |
| Long-term value | not measured | not measured |
| Ownership | 66 counts 11 of 100 | 72 counts 12 of 100 |
| Acclaim | 82 counts 16 of 100 | 75 counts 16 of 100 |
| Chance of a bill over $10,000 in five years | under 0.1% | under 0.1% |
| Cost to own a year | $2,845 ($1,897 to $4,679) | $2,780 ($1,832 to $4,614) |
| The bills that decide it | Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaks; Carbon buildup (direct injection); iDrive 8 software glitches | Coolant tank and charge-air cooler leaks; Carbon buildup (direct injection); Infotainment software glitches |
Guide Score method v5-final.14; each score is shown with its cost to own (about $2,845 a year to own and about $2,780 a year to own at each best year). How it works.