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BMW M2 — price 2026, on-road price, rivals & review
The BMW M2 is BMW M's compact rear-wheel-drive performance coupe, powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six making up to 480 PS. India gets the standard M2 (manual or automatic) from roughly ₹1.07 crore and the harder, automatic-only M2 CS from ₹1.66 crore, both ex-showroom, plus a limited M2 xDrive Turbo Edition open for pre-order since October 2026.
- Fuel / drive
- Petrol
- 6-speed manual or 8-speed M Steptronic automatic, RWD · 8-speed M Steptronic automatic only, RWD
- Waiting period
- Ask dealer
- On sale since
- 2023-06
- G87 (2023-), CS added March 2026
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
BMW M2 Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2 Coupe (6-speed manual)Petrol · 6-speed manual | Petrol | 6-speed manual | ₹1.07 crore |
| M2 Coupe (8-speed M Steptronic automatic)Petrol · 8-speed automatic | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | ₹1.07 crore |
| M2 CSPetrol · 8-speed automaticLaunched March 2026; fully imported (CBU), allotted in limited numbers only | Petrol | 8-speed automatic | ₹1.66 crore |
| M2 xDrive Turbo EditionPetrol · 6-speed manualOpen for pre-order in India since 13 Oct 2026 per BMW's press release; a strictly limited, first-come-first-served edition. BMW has not disclosed an India price; third-party estimates (~₹1.50 crore) are not an official figure and are not used here. | Petrol | 6-speed manual | TBA |
What you actually pay
BMW M2 On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹1.29 crore – ₹2.08 crore on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (Delhi) | ₹1.07 crore | ₹1.66 crore |
| Telangana life tax (18%–21%) | ₹19.26 lakh – ₹22.47 lakh | ₹29.88 lakh – ₹34.86 lakh |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹2.68 lakh – ₹4.28 lakh | ₹4.15 lakh – ₹6.64 lakh |
| Registration + ₹5,000 road-safety cess + handling | ~₹6,000 | ~₹6,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹1.29 crore – ₹1.34 crore | ₹2.00 crore – ₹2.08 crore |
BMW M2 Mileage (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | BMW claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L M TwinPower Turbo inline-6 (S58) | Petrol · 6-speed manual or 8-speed M Steptronic automatic, RWD | 10.13 kmpl (ARAI, automatic); 9.78 kmpl (ARAI, manual) — Autocar India |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
M2 Powertrain Options
3.0L M TwinPower Turbo inline-6 (S58)
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Displacement
- 2993 cc
- Power
- 480 PS (480 hp) @ 6250 rpm
- Torque
- 600 Nm (8-speed automatic) / 550 Nm (6-speed manual)
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual or 8-speed M Steptronic automatic, RWD
- Claimed efficiency
- 10.13 kmpl (ARAI, automatic); 9.78 kmpl (ARAI, manual) — Autocar India
3.0L M TwinPower Turbo inline-6, higher output (M2 CS)
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Displacement
- 2993 cc
- Power
- 530 PS (523-530 hp) @ 6250 rpm
- Torque
- 650 Nm
- Transmission
- 8-speed M Steptronic automatic only, RWD
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 4587 mm
- Width
- 1887 mm
- Height
- 1403 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2747 mm
- Ground clearance
- 123 mm
- Boot space
- 390 L
- Seating
- 4
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
Feature List
BMW M2 Features (from BMW’s official specification)
Safety
- 6 airbags (dual front, side thorax, curtain)
- Level 1 ADAS — cruise control with braking function, front collision warning, lane departure warning
- M Dynamic Mode and DSC with 10-stage variable traction control, plus launch control
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Not separately crash-tested; the related BMW 2 Series Coupe scored 4 stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)
Comfort & Convenience
- M Alcantara steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Automatic climate control
- Ambient interior lighting
- Auto-hold electronic parking brake
Technology
- BMW Operating System 8.5 with iDrive
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
- Digital instrument cluster
- Wireless smartphone integration
- M Setup menu with selectable drive-mode mapping
Exterior
- M Carbon roof (optional)
- M Carbon bucket seats (optional)
- Carbon-fibre boot lid and mirror caps (M2 CS)
- 19-inch front / 20-inch rear alloy wheels
- M specific bumpers, side skirts and quad exhaust
BMW M2 Colours
Portimao Blue · Fire Red · Sao Paulo Yellow · Skyscraper Grey · Alpine White (M2 xDrive Turbo Edition, with hand-painted Motorsport stripes) (5 options, per BMW)
The Auto Grid Review
BMW M2 Review: Our Verdict
The M2 is not a common sight at our Kondapur bay — this is a low-volume CBU-adjacent car in Hyderabad — but every one we've worked on has arrived within weeks of registration, usually in Portimao Blue or Fire Red, both of which show stone chips on the front bumper and bonnet lip faster than BMW's regular range because the paint sits over a harder, thinner clear coat tuned for weight rather than durability. The optional M Carbon roof is a separate material entirely and needs its own ceramic-safe film rather than the standard panel treatment; we've had to explain this to more than one owner who assumed it would be filmed like painted steel. Being rear-wheel-drive and short-wheelbase, these cars also pick up rear wheel-arch chipping faster than a typical SUV on Hyderabad's patchy service roads, especially on the CS's wider rear tyres.
What we like
- +480-530 PS from a genuinely track-capable 3.0-litre straight-six, with a real manual gearbox still on offer
- +Among the few affordable-for-BMW ways into a true M car in India
- +M2 CS cuts weight and adds 50 PS/50 Nm over the standard car
- +Backed by BMW India's service network despite low volumes
What we’d change
- –Not separately crash-tested; relies on the related 2 Series Coupe's 4-star Euro NCAP score
- –Boot space is a modest 390 L and the back seats are tight for adults
- –CS and Turbo Edition arrive in very limited numbers, with long real-world waits
- –Carbon-roof and carbon-boot options need specialist protection, not standard film
Is the M2 right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
A stiff ride, firm clutch (on the manual) and low ground clearance make this a poor fit for daily Hyderabad potholes, though it's genuinely easy to place in traffic given its compact footprint.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
The straight-six is relaxed at cruising speed and the chassis is stable well past legal limits on the ORR, though road noise and ride stiffness make long hauls tiring compared with a 3 Series.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
A 2+2 coupe with no rear ISOFIX confirmed and a 390 L boot is not built for family duty; this is a dedicated driver's car, not a daily family hauler.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
This is exactly the car this persona wants — a manual-gearbox option, rear-wheel drive, 480-530 PS and a chassis tuned for the Nürburgring, at the most accessible price in BMW M's India range.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
At over a crore ex-showroom with insurance to match its performance bracket, this is not a sensible first car by any resale or running-cost measure.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
Two usable seats and a firm, low driving position make this the wrong body style entirely for a chauffeur-driven brief.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
123 mm ground clearance and track-biased tyres rule this out for anything beyond a smooth weekend drive — it wants a circuit, not a dirt track.
Paint Protection
PPF for the BMW M2: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
Front bumper and bonnet lip take stone chips fastest given the car's lower nose and harder, thinner clear coat; rear wheel-arches chip on broken service roads given the short wheelbase and wide rear tyres; the optional M Carbon roof and boot lid are bare carbon-fibre, not painted steel, and need a dedicated approach.
Our recommendation
AG1 full-front as the minimum for every M2 that comes through Kondapur, with rear wheel-arch guards strongly recommended given Hyderabad's road surfaces; carbon-fibre roof and boot panels get a ceramic-topcoat film matched to the exposed weave rather than the standard gloss film used on painted panels.
Coverage
Full front standard, rear wheel-arch guards recommended, full body for CS and Turbo Edition owners given their rarity and resale premium.
BMW M2 vs M5
Cross-shopped against: Porsche 718 Cayman, Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S, Audi RS 3, BMW M4 Competition, BMW M3, BMW M5, BMW Z4.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M2 | Compact performance coupe | ₹1.07 crore – ₹1.66 crore | Petrol | — | 4.5 / 5 |
| BMW M5 | Performance luxury sedan | ₹2.12 crore | Petrol-Electric Hybrid | — | 4.6 / 5 |
FAQs
BMW M2: Questions Buyers Ask
The standard BMW M2 Coupe starts at roughly ₹1.07 crore ex-showroom in either 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic form. The harder M2 CS, launched in March 2026, is priced at ₹1.66 crore ex-showroom and comes as a limited CBU import.
The CS uses reworked internals of the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six for 530 PS and 650 Nm (50 PS/50 Nm more than the standard car), is about 30 kg lighter with a carbon-fibre boot lid and roof, sits 8 mm lower, and is available only with the 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive — there is no manual CS.
The M2 itself has not been separately crash-tested by Global NCAP, Bharat NCAP or Euro NCAP. The related BMW 2 Series Coupe it is based on scored 4 stars in a 2022 Euro NCAP assessment.
A strictly limited special edition that pays tribute to the 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo, finished exclusively in Alpine White with hand-painted Motorsport stripes and a carbon-fibre roof and tailgate. BMW India opened pre-orders on 13 October 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis; an official India price has not been disclosed.
Yes — BMW India sells the M2 new, alongside the harder M2 CS, both as fully imported CBUs. It is a genuine rear-wheel-drive performance coupe built on the S58 engine shared with the M3 and M4, not a badge-only sports trim. It is a 2-door, strictly 2-seater-usable coupe (rear seats exist but are tight for adults) available with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic — not discontinued in India as of this writing.
Yes — its front bumper and bonnet take stone chips quickly given the thinner performance-tuned clear coat, and the rear wheel-arches chip on Hyderabad's rougher service roads. Message Auto Grid on WhatsApp for a plan, especially if your car has the optional carbon-fibre roof.
Indicatively ₹1.29 crore–₹2.08 crore on-road in Hyderabad: ex-showroom ₹1.07 crore–₹1.66 crore (Delhi, 13 Nov 2026) plus Telangana life tax (18%–21%), first-year insurance and registration. Dealer quotes vary with insurance add-ons and accessories.
BMW's claimed figures: 3.0L M TwinPower Turbo inline-6 (S58) — 10.13 kmpl (ARAI, automatic); 9.78 kmpl (ARAI, manual) — Autocar India. Real-world figures depend on traffic, load and driving style.
The top variant is the M2 CS (Petrol, 8-speed automatic) at ₹1.66 crore ex-showroom Delhi; the base model is the M2 Coupe (6-speed manual) (Petrol, 6-speed manual) at ₹1.07 crore. 4 variants in all, as of 13 Nov 2026.
M2: Compact performance coupe, ₹1.07 crore – ₹1.66 crore ex-showroom, Petrol, Auto Grid rating 4.5/5. M5: Performance luxury sedan, ₹2.12 crore ex-showroom, Petrol-Electric Hybrid, rated 4.6/5. See the BMW M5 page for its full variant list and our verdict.
Ground clearance 123 mm, boot space 390 litres, 4 seats, length 4587 mm (BMW official specification).
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- BMW M2 Coupé (G87) — official India model overview, variants and technical data · read 13 Nov 2026
- BMW Group India press release — new BMW M2 debuts in India, ₹1.03 crore ex-showroom (28 Nov 2024) · read 13 Nov 2026
- BMW Group India press release — BMW M2 xDrive Turbo Edition open for pre-orders (13 Oct 2026) · read 13 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — BMW M2 CS launched in India at Rs 1.66 crore (18 Mar 2026) · read 13 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — BMW M2 Coupe specifications: dimensions, boot space, mileage · read 13 Nov 2026
- Euro NCAP — BMW 2 Series Coupe assessment, 4 stars (2022) · read 13 Nov 2026