Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 26 recorded runs

BMW M2 0–60 Times

The BMW M2 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 26 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested BMW M2 is the 2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.70 seconds at 120.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW M2 is the 2016 BMW M2 Coupe, which took 4.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.10 seconds at 106.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the BMW M2 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.99 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.41 seconds at 115.03 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.4sec 2020 CS Coupe

Average 0–60 3.99sec Across 26 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 12.41sec @ 115.0 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 4.4sec 2016 Coupe

Across 26 verified runs, the BMW M2 ranges from 3.4 to 4.4 seconds 0–60, with a 3.99-second average.

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BMW M2 0–60 times by model year

26 tests · 6 years

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Model Year 6

2025

BMW M2 · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 4.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.30 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#09

2025 BMW M2 Coupe (M Driver’s Pack)

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.30s ¼ mi @ 118.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.30 sec
Trap Speed: 118.5 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 16 C / 23 H / 21.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #9 of 26

2023

BMW M2 · 6 verified runs

Avg 0–60 3.83 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.15 sec

Recorded Tests 6

#02

2023 BMW M2 Coupe

3.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

11.80s ¼ mi @ 120.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 11.80 sec
Trap Speed: 120.2 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #2 of 26

#03

2023 BMW M2 Coupe

3.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

11.80s ¼ mi @ 120.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 11.80 sec
Trap Speed: 120.3 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #3 of 26

#05

2023 BMW M2 Coupe

3.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.20s ¼ mi @ 118.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.20 sec
Trap Speed: 118.7 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #5 of 26

#06

2023 BMW M2 Coupe

3.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.20s ¼ mi @ 118.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.20 sec
Trap Speed: 118.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #6 of 26

#15

2023 BMW M2 Coupe

4.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.30s ¼ mi @ 119.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.30 sec
Trap Speed: 119.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #15 of 26

#16

2023 BMW M2 Coupe

4.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.60s ¼ mi @ 116.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.60 sec
Trap Speed: 116.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H / 22.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #16 of 26

2020

BMW M2 · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 3.80 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.04 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#01

2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe

3.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

11.70s ¼ mi @ 120.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 11.70 sec
Trap Speed: 120.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 26

#04

2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe

3.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

11.80s ¼ mi @ 122.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 11.80 sec
Trap Speed: 122.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #4 of 26

#07

2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe

3.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.10s ¼ mi @ 120.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.10 sec
Trap Speed: 120.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 17 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #7 of 26

#10

2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.20s ¼ mi @ 119.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.20 sec
Trap Speed: 119.7 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #10 of 26

#17

2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe

4.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.40s ¼ mi @ 117.6 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.40 sec
Trap Speed: 117.6 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 17 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #17 of 26

2019

BMW M2 · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.04 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.44 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#08

2019 BMW M2 Competition Coupe

3.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.40s ¼ mi @ 114.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.40 sec
Trap Speed: 114.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 18 C / 25 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #8 of 26

#11

2019 BMW M2 Competition Coupe

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.40s ¼ mi @ 116.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.40 sec
Trap Speed: 116.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 18 C / 25 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #11 of 26

#12

2019 BMW M2 Competition Coupe

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.40s ¼ mi @ 116.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.40 sec
Trap Speed: 116.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #12 of 26

#13

2019 BMW M2 Competition Coupe

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.40s ¼ mi @ 114.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.40 sec
Trap Speed: 114.7 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #13 of 26

#25

2019 BMW M2 Competition Coupe

4.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.60s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.60 sec
Trap Speed: 115.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #25 of 26

2017

BMW M2 · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.13 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.83 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#18

2017 BMW M2 Coupe

4.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.70s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.70 sec
Trap Speed: 110.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #18 of 26

#19

2017 BMW M2 Coupe (Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S)

4.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.90s ¼ mi @ 106.2 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.90 sec
Trap Speed: 106.2 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #19 of 26

2017 BMW M2 Coupe (Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S)

#20

2017 BMW M2 Coupe (Michelin Pilot Super Sport)

4.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.90s ¼ mi @ 107.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.90 sec
Trap Speed: 107.1 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 26 H / 20.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #20 of 26

2017 BMW M2 Coupe (Michelin Pilot Super Sport)

2016

BMW M2 · 6 verified runs

Avg 0–60 4.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 12.77 sec

Recorded Tests 6

#14

2016 BMW M2 Coupe

4.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.50s ¼ mi @ 113.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.50 sec
Trap Speed: 113.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 7A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 27 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #14 of 26

#21

2016 BMW M2 Coupe

4.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.70s ¼ mi @ 113.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.70 sec
Trap Speed: 113.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 18 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #21 of 26

#22

2016 BMW M2 Coupe

4.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.80s ¼ mi @ 110.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.80 sec
Trap Speed: 110.0 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 18 C / 26 H / 22.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #22 of 26

#23

2016 BMW M2 Coupe

4.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.70s ¼ mi @ 111.4 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.70 sec
Trap Speed: 111.4 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Road & Track
Overall Rank: #23 of 26

#24

2016 BMW M2 Coupe (Euro Spec)

4.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

12.80s ¼ mi @ 107.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 12.80 sec
Trap Speed: 107.5 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #24 of 26

#26

2016 BMW M2 Coupe

4.4sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

13.10s ¼ mi @ 106.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 13.10 sec
Trap Speed: 106.8 mph
Engine: 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 18 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #26 of 26

How we verify BMW M2 performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW M2 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW M2 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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BMW M2 performance FAQs

6 questions

The quickest BMW M2 on record is the 2020 BMW M2 CS Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.70 seconds at 120.0 mph.

The slowest recorded BMW M2 is the 2016 BMW M2 Coupe, which takes 4.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 13.10 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 26 verified runs, a BMW M2 reaches 60 mph in 3.99 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.41 seconds at roughly 115.0 mph.

We have verified test data for 6 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

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Motor Trend

Motor Week

Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW M2 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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