Alpine A110 vs BMW M2 Competition review | Which is the best sports car?

Alpine A110 vs BMW M2 Competition review | Which is the best sports car? | Autocar

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The Alpine A110 is a brilliant small sports coupe. It costs around £50,000 in the UK and has wonderfully engaging rear-drive handling. The BMW M2 Competition is also a brilliant small sports coupe. It costs around £50,000 in the UK and, well, you can tell where this is going, can't you? Subscribe now: smarturl.it/autocar
We take both the A110 and the M2 Competition to some of our favourite roads to test them back-to-back, decide which is best, and whether you really should put your money into one of these rather than a Porsche 718 Cayman.
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@stu1wyatt 5 жыл бұрын

Comments are interesting... I wonder how many people commenting have driven these two cars, I test drove the Alpine, Cayman and also considered the BMW M2. In the end I purchased the Alpine and it's an amazing car, every time I take it on a drive I always have a big smile by the end of it. Cayman is awesome but I wanted something a little different, I have zero regrets in spending £52,000 on the Alpine A110 PE. I've owned several BMW's, Audi's etc over the years and just couldn't get excited by the M2.. big powerful engine but the weight on it is ridiculous. I couldn't use the Alpine as a daily car with 2 kids and 2 dogs but I'm lucky to have this as a fun car. My daily car is a Skoda Superb 4x4 estate with 282 BHP that goes to 60 in 5.6 secs, by all accounts on the surface a boring looking car but has some great unmodified performance for what it is. This replaced my previous Audi A6 Blackline Avant which was quite frankly dull (RS6 would be different). I think it's great Alpine have released this car, I've had many car enthusiast that are genuinely interested and want to talk to me about the Alpine as it's different. Car fans should appreciate the fact they are still trying to release cars like this in a world of SUVs.

@alexg475 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. I've been waiting for the Alipne. However not having a manual transmission is a deal breaker for me. Too bad it would have been an enthusiast's car. Now I'll just wait for a preowned manual 718.

@stu1wyatt 5 жыл бұрын

@@alexg475 have you driven the Alpine? If not, take it for a test drive and then you can see if it's for you or not. I used to be of the mindset of manual only but don't really miss it anymore tbh, everyone is different though in what they want especially when spending your hard earned cash.

@paulallen3839 5 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to a test drive in the alpine... I'm glad it's a car people are raving over

@UTubeSL 4 жыл бұрын

@kroooassant no way!! 🙂

@UTubeSL 4 жыл бұрын

@kroooassant wow... no other way you could have known that... I believe you! 😀

@heikkiremes5661 5 жыл бұрын

Alpine in a heartbeat. No competition. The 520 kilograms weight difference is bonkers. Colin Chapman was right.

@polygamous1 2 жыл бұрын

Ops you mean the greatest Engineer of the 20th century? 100% spot on mate

@samrit123in 4 жыл бұрын

The presenter, Dan, eventually bought an A110

@effa114 5 жыл бұрын

Wish we got the Alpine in Canada. Truly sad we don't get this incredible, beautiful car. Bring back French cars to North America!

@filipborin555 5 жыл бұрын

Sadly the feench guys and polititians forgot bout Canada they think bout only for Africa because they can steel from there.

@florentschreiber7215 5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it will come my friend. Alternatively you could move to Europe, we got good quality of life and plenty of beautyfull curvy roads ;)

@justina9914 5 жыл бұрын

Legend says that you can teleport French cars to Quebec

@baptoufragilise 4 жыл бұрын

@@filipborin555 nah actually French manufacturers are much more implanted in Asia than Africa, they just left North American market because small cars like a Peugeot 208 or a Renault Clio would make no sense on the North American big roads. But if I remember correctly I think Peugeot wants to have an other go at the North American market with their small SUVs so maybe one day French manufacturers will sell some of those small sportscar/hatchbacks? Cheers frome France

@filipborin555 4 жыл бұрын

@@baptoufragilise Mais uiii tu as raison peut etre mais...Pourquoi les constructeurs francais ne sont pas contruit des moteurs plus puissants pour leur modeles au Canada et aux Etats-Unis pendant les anees 70s et 80s?

@ChrisJones-hx9uo 5 жыл бұрын

An alpine a110 Vs lotus Elise would be a good video surely. True rivals

@tomindenver1331 5 жыл бұрын

As a Lotus Elise owner, I agree! Mine's 13 years old now. Maybe an A110 would be a nice replacement. It looks easier to climb into and I'm not getting any younger :)

@nicksokolis6343 5 жыл бұрын

I love the Elise but I could see myself driving over long distances without the wife complaining in an Alpine and even use it as a daily. It bridges the gap between the Elise and the Cayman perfectly.

@ChapHammersmith 5 жыл бұрын

They tested the Elise against a cayman and I imagine the results with the alpine will be a very similar outcome. Driver thrills and as a weekend car the Elise will come out on top. For usability and even as a daily the alpine will win. Depends what you are looking for. Tbh Elises can be daily driven and the new ones are a fair bit more refined than the earlier ones, minimalistic still obviously but really a decent ride. Obviously the alpine are a step up in interior (although not to the standard of the 718 in that respect). Generally for comfort and usability you will sacrifice some lightness, agility and driver thrills. All stellar cars and I don’t think anyone would blame you for choosing one over the other. But yes even though I’m fairly confident of what will be said I still want that video.

@techyd8411 5 жыл бұрын

An S1 Evora NA would be better for the Alpine...shame they don’t make it anymore...an Exige Roadster then!

@remyb2154 5 жыл бұрын

That's a really good idea 👍👍👍

@Tinmar_Isation 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, for Brits loving a french car, it really must be mega

@domzbu 3 жыл бұрын

Lotus is British. Lightweight rules

@cutdepiefails6596 3 жыл бұрын

Brits love newish renaults, hate peugeot, are passionate about old citroens.

@dado380 3 жыл бұрын

Megane 3rd gen Trophy was maybe the best hot hatch ever and Brits loved that car.

@ThreeGreenthumbs 5 жыл бұрын

Love that Alpine's retro look. I have owned several bimmers over the years , so I do love them, but this Alpine is unique and the one to get IMO.

@MrGoslings151 5 жыл бұрын

Notice how the guy in the BMW is bouncing all the place in his car but the guy in the Alpine is not

@rvpsilva9213 4 жыл бұрын

"M2 competition". The most compact M car weighs like a SUV

@callsigncrusader9877 5 жыл бұрын

A110 is more likable

@FinnishCarGuys 5 жыл бұрын

You can see the difference in the ride of these two from the camera easily. The BMW crashing around trying to control its bulk while the A110 can lean and roll so much more. Would love to test both of these!

@bb-vf1hb 5 жыл бұрын

Where do you see that lol

@FinnishCarGuys 5 жыл бұрын

@@bb-vf1hb The in-car footage. I don't know why I bothered, but picked out examples for you anyway lol: 1:43 & 2:54

@GaryDownes 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao, you must be on drugs mate. The M2 is significantly more controlled and relaxed. Whereas the tin pot Alpina is capable of shattering your back if you go over even the slightest of pot holes. No, make that, if you go over a small stone! What a fucking melt

@FinnishCarGuys 5 жыл бұрын

@@GaryDownes Ok. I'm just reporting what I saw on camera and also what these journalists seem to be saying about the weight differences on these cars and how stiffly they're sprung. Taking nothing away from the M2 here mate, seems like a brilliant car! But as most BMW's are, a bit too stiffly sprung (BMW fanboi slaughter incoming...)

@bb-vf1hb 5 жыл бұрын

That's crashing around? Uhhhh ok lol

@lok481 5 жыл бұрын

Both great cars, BM sounds wonderful but the Alpine is just something fresh and different, looks more interesting and is supposed to be great to drive. What’s not to like?🤔

@fiestaria 5 жыл бұрын

That ride in the BMW! In comparison to the Alpine it looks like they were driven on different roads. A110 for me obvs. BMW is not a special car, run of the mill etc. Alpine is simply awesome

@lephareouest1694 5 жыл бұрын

Alpine , what else ? 👍🇫🇷

@mattoliver1393 5 жыл бұрын

Once again a great video guys. You two do fantastic work together- keep it up!

@lenwoodcruze3594 5 жыл бұрын

So they were traveling on the same road right.... one driver was being "jiggled" the whole time and the other wasn't.... I'll take the smoother ride anyday.

@MyRealName 5 жыл бұрын

99 percent of buyers will do the same. But let's ignore that and say the toy wins the test.

@ISSTI371 5 жыл бұрын

@@MyRealName He's saying the M2 had a bad ride. Watch the video Matt's being thrown about so much more in the M2 and he mentions it in the video when he talks about "vertical movement".

@MrGusisawesome 5 жыл бұрын

@@MyRealName haaa bmw fanboy

@Schuey_M 5 жыл бұрын

I noticed this too, I own an M4 CP and the ride in that is very bouncy too. It’s fair to say BMW and the M division need to sort their suspension out 🙈

@archiestrudwick429 5 жыл бұрын

The actual ride of the m2 competition is very smooth. It it comfortable and you don’t get jiggled around. Although it didn’t look it, my one is very comfy

@edwardtiangco1445 5 жыл бұрын

Alpine all day everyday.. and i'm pretty sure it's going to make people do a double take just because it's something they don't see everyday.. that's just part of the fun really.. A BMW is a BMW.. doesn't matter what model it is, people would still know it's a Bimmer.. Not hating, just picking the Alpine this time.. I prefer comfort plus performance over just pure brutal performance.. More Alpine please.. oh yeah, it's quite the looker too..👌

@Chrissy-H 5 жыл бұрын

Edward Tiangco I saw one on the road in my town and almost crashed into a tree because I couldn't stop staring at it.

@Gmund1948 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid boys, you make a great presenting team.

@daddycool3599 Жыл бұрын

The Gearbox on the Alpine is far more superior than stated. Compared to the VAG 7G DSG, its much more refined and snappier. Its actual very similar to the porsche PDK Gearbox.

@lamsior Жыл бұрын

Praised in a lot of reviews indeed.

@edjack1993 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a BMW fan (have one), but I’d take the Alpine. Knocks it out of the park in terms of aesthetics and weight. Sounds pretty good too!

@davidreynolds81 5 жыл бұрын

Always great work gents

@MrFlyingguy 5 жыл бұрын

ok at last after a couple of years....i subscribed......well earnt gents.

@TG-pd3ft 4 жыл бұрын

The answer is in their eyes... Young guy loving the A110, bald guy bored stiff in the BMW

@misterpacha1 5 жыл бұрын

Mat prior, finally ur editor has made u a good and entertaining enough car reviewer. Respect

@red00eye 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Autocar, you are turning this channel around. Good job, keep going.

@Dolby109 5 жыл бұрын

I still hate that the A110 doesn't come with a proper manual transmission. To me the argument that "automatics are faster" is silly since most people aren't racing these cars on a circuit, and if they were there are several cars that are much faster on a track for the same money (oddly most of them offered with manual, in some cases manual only). No a sports car should be about driving enjoyment, and good lap times just being a byproduct. The Cayman and M2 still have manuals for the real enthusiasts. The A110 and 4C need to remedy this.

@boutch3r 5 жыл бұрын

Alpine had to make a choice, if I remember correctly they said the automatic allows them to have a lighter car, I don't remember the reasons. Maybe they'll propose manual on future models?

@Dolby109 5 жыл бұрын

@@boutch3r Hopefully. I remember reading that Alpine said the auto was lighter, but I still don't buy it. Auto's are either torque converter autos which are heavier, or are simply manual transmissions with automated cluth work and shifting, which adds weight. So either way a manual should be lighter.

@mesasartworks 5 жыл бұрын

@@Dolby109 I had car with automated transmission which add about 2-3 kgs only to the manual gearbox, minus it has no clutch pedals and had no gearshifting rods which could be cost the same weight , so doesn't really matter the weight, but can shift faster than people with manuals

@Dolby109 5 жыл бұрын

@@mesasartworks The motor that shifted the gears, and the motor that depressed the clutch was only 2-3kg combined???? Besides I've seen plenty of single clutch automatics that were far slower than I shift a manual. Many of the DCT's are faster, but only barely. They are certainly better on consistency at a fast rate of shifting.

@TechPanzer 5 жыл бұрын

Alpine said the DCT they were looking into were a good 10kg lighter than the manual transmission iirc

@ontowiryo4952 5 жыл бұрын

It's My dream vs video, really big thanks for autocar

@GadgetyMV 5 жыл бұрын

Glide in the Alpine or vertical bump in the BMW, was my take away from the video. Lighter weight, softer springs. Looks way more comfortable without losing out on pace. The BMW does have the advantage of being a four seater, and that six.

@leobuckey 5 жыл бұрын

Gadgety but, I think anyone who was forced to sit in the back of the BMW would immediately start planning the driver's assassination

@nicksokolis6343 5 жыл бұрын

You can’t beat physics. If you want a driver’s car the Alpine is the best car for the money.

@GadgetyMV 5 жыл бұрын

@@leobuckey Ha, ha, yes, perhaps.

@nunobandeira1811 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the ending 🤣

@kevintan2307 5 жыл бұрын

Dan Prosser is a much welcomed addition to your channel. Great presentation and insights.

@michiage2709 5 жыл бұрын

Alpine is a sportscar, M2 is a sporty daily. Big difference.

@migracing8232 5 жыл бұрын

Michiage Wtf is sport daily

@Alby911 5 жыл бұрын

LOL - Go and watch good drivers wringing the life out of the M2 on the ring, or whatever track. The M2 holds its own.

@SmallBlogV8 5 жыл бұрын

I've spent a couple of days in an Alpine and while it's a two-seater with small luggage space, it is comfortable and smooth enough for a single person to use on a daily basis. Also, the 1103kg kerbweight means that it's as fuel-efficient as a normal petrol hatchback!

@nicksokolis6343 5 жыл бұрын

Mikeado66 Also it has smaller wheels which means cheaper tyres and since it is very light it will need the less often. Same gos for the brake pads. The perfect car for a single person or if you have a second family car.

@DILINGER0 5 жыл бұрын

Daily car with that stiff suspension?. I choose the normal M2 as everyday car if I would need 4 seats. If not, I choose the Alpine.

@alterglobo 5 жыл бұрын

Dan Prosser is one of the best car testers there is. He gives me the precise info and sensorial feedback I need. I wish they handed him more cars to review

@1q2w3e4r5t6zism 5 жыл бұрын

Considering what Porsche does for a theater with its 911 T: 35 kg weight reduction. And now the Alpine - 300- 600 kg lighter than a 911. That's a word!

@alstonozone227 5 жыл бұрын

Can someone tell me the name of the song used at the beginning of the video?

@mazin2892 5 жыл бұрын

What roads did they use?

@apj.-.-.-.-.-.-.-119 Жыл бұрын

which of the two should I get to daily drive?

@RenR70 5 жыл бұрын

Where was the vs. part?

@didierlemoine6771 5 жыл бұрын

they r on the same road and the Alpine seems so much easy and quiet than the BMW !

@TDS981 5 жыл бұрын

Good video guys. Probably the right outcome too. The looks are growing on me, I've got some interior footage of the Alpine on my channel.

@leosheepman Жыл бұрын

So cool that Dan got to own one of these Alpines after he so clearly fell in love here. Such a cool car.

@ashleylemmer8016 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@Edd5hott79 5 жыл бұрын

If you want the sporty bits added to the standard M2 you only need springs and spacers. If you want more linear delivery add an intake. Worked wonders on mine.

@TomHenksYT 5 жыл бұрын

How would the Alfa 4C compare to these two in the way it drives?

@thbltfdr 5 жыл бұрын

A110 any day of the week

@mrmarrow8918 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review, but I was hoping for just a little more detail on what they were like to drive (good and bad), as this was a very interesting head-to-head.

@kwstaspappas5245 5 жыл бұрын

M2 an everyday sport car?? It weights 1.640 kg with no driver! Alpine all day....

@justincrap 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone knows the name of the music playing the background at 7:40?

@gregorythomas4470 5 жыл бұрын

Kudos to anyone who managed to make it to the end of this video without dozing off.

@ZaDude1970 5 жыл бұрын

The upcoming Alpine A110 Trophy is on the way with the same engine that's on the Megane RS Trophy 300, that should even take the standard Alpine A110 a few notches up & make it even a more interesting package!

@florentschreiber7215 5 жыл бұрын

There will be no Alpine A110 Trophy, as this is no Renault... But yes, plenty of talks about an S version, certainly more track oriented, ie more efficient on track but less fun to drive on open roads. And that's really the point. The A110 has been designed to reach max driving pleasure on open roads. And it's spot on. Modifiing this equilibrium with more power (ie more weight) and more stiffness is not necessarely going to generate more fun.

@jameshollings8424 5 жыл бұрын

In 2019 we are very lucky to have these cars even available to buy, they are all awesome (inc 718), you simply can't go wrong with any of them, to choose between the 3 is now just personal opinion.

@Ziggyziggy1 4 жыл бұрын

Finally! Unbiased review...

@adancingdog 5 жыл бұрын

Some drone shots would really add to these sort of videos :)

@anthonyashton3000 Жыл бұрын

Just watching Matt Prior trying to speak while having his spine jarred in the M2 was enough evidence for me

@luisfilipelopes2900 5 жыл бұрын

Have to say, I am a bmw fan, have been more a few years back, they have let me down quite a bit later. But not this m2c, it is wonders and wonderful everyday. Probably the best car here as everyday car goes, but out on these roads I would go with the Alpine. Not a fan of that looks, not bad but not great either, and that engine and gearbox not great either for the price, but it looks a sublime drive. I don't take much of what they say about the car as much as what a see on the video, it looks like Dan truly is having a blast and the car flows. Having said that, that huge vertical movement on the m2c wasn't there on previous videos of them, nor in other KZfaq channel, so I think they might have put it in track mode. Either that or a freekingly bumpy Road.. Both cars are Mega for sure would be mega happy with either one

@mrpmj00 5 жыл бұрын

There's just something about the Alpine? It's called sexiness that the M2 does not.

@reashaunfarley2923 5 жыл бұрын

M2 is one of the best cars on the market right now

@constantinegiotopoulos3033 4 жыл бұрын

Ι would have liked a time comparison in a track between those two. It would show if the lightness of the Alpine actually compensates for the smaller engine.

@EdgyNumber1 5 жыл бұрын

The M2 is probably the more practical but I suspect the Alpine will be mechanically the more reliable....

@harrymc523 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see how the alpine compares to something from an older generation, mk3 mr2, first gen cayman etc because a lot of whats said about the Alpine was said about them at launch too

@youtubefi2236 5 жыл бұрын

The m2 looks are different class.... so nice!

@pankajtayal4433 5 жыл бұрын

Alpine for me its different but it is different for good things .

@christianleitner24 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would be interesting to see how the A110 GT stacks up against the M2 Comp or especially the upcoming G87 one.

@samsonian 5 жыл бұрын

Well...we know which one Colin Chapman would prefer. Alpine have added QUITE a bit of lightness.

@nearlyretired7005 5 жыл бұрын

I have an M2 and an S1 Lotus Exige with a s/c Honda. You cannot compare a front engined car with mid. There are sports cars and heavy saloons ( M2) The M2 is rubbish compared to my Exige,why you would want to take an M2 on a track - it's not a lot lighter than an Aston Martin DB9! My M2 is a great touring car for trips to Wales and Scotland.

@samsonian 5 жыл бұрын

nearlyretired were you making a point?

@nearlyretired7005 5 жыл бұрын

@@samsonian yes, sorry about that. I was agreeing with you.The alpine is lighter,which means it's faster everywhere!

@samsonian 5 жыл бұрын

nearlyretired no worries, mate. I was just curious and figured maybe you forgot to finish. I just wish we would get to see Alpines here in the US...but alas, no Renault, no Citroen, no (insert name here). Not really complaining, just would like to see one in person.

@frenchLeon 4 жыл бұрын

Gordon Murray got one as well

@bmw3-er 3 жыл бұрын

One of my dreams is getting both of these cars.

@stephen300o6 5 жыл бұрын

The Alpine is a sports car, the BMW is a coupe, therefore, only one eligible car entered this duel.

@ericjohnson5891 5 жыл бұрын

When did Chris Martin start doing car shows?

@grantmills4184 3 жыл бұрын

I can see it😂

@millipekmez577 5 жыл бұрын

i dont think both cars would be a good daily for me. i prefer good mountain roads over tracks also. i think alpine suits me better if i wanted a second car to use weekends :)

@drazenbudis7881 5 жыл бұрын

milli pekmez Alpine is amazing on mountain roads, basicaly its what its made for. Whatever road surface you throw at it, it just eats it up, the car is never unsettled by any kind of bumps. And the way it accelerates on uphills is almost the same as it does on flat road, its quite amazing. Probably the best car I have ever driven.

@millipekmez577 5 жыл бұрын

@@drazenbudis7881 thanks for the sharing your personal experience with the car, it is so precious for me to learn this type of personal relations with the cars, i always enjoy to hear love or hate relations :) greatly appreciated :) -now i want even more to drive alpine for a long time. Isle of man's bumpy and curvy roads are what i have in my mind, i think those conditions with alpine might be the closest thing to make a petrolhead feels like in heaven :)

@Mexxx65 5 жыл бұрын

Ummmmmm ... How about a Alpine A110 vs an Alfa Romeo 4C Review... Two Identical cars in the bloomin same market segment!! C'mon guys! Comparing the A110 to a Porsche Cayman and a BMW M2. is just plain silly.

@sowhat305 5 жыл бұрын

4C came to mind when I saw the Alpine.

@leobuckey 5 жыл бұрын

From everything I've seen the Alpine is much better than the Alfa and they just don't want to beat up on the Alfa

@nirfz 5 жыл бұрын

The Alfa is more "sensitive" to driver size than the Alpine: I sqeezed myself into a 4C Spider on a carshow this jannuary and couldn't see anything in front of the car: the frame of the windscreen was right in front of my eyes. (The roof was down so i had no problems getting in and out, but everything i could see through the windscreen were 20-30cm of the bonnet. There was no chance to get the seat any lower. (Had that happen to me before in a Mazda MX5) While in the Alpine i could see through the windscreen. Not as good as i liked but i had enough room and the seat can be installed lower. Now i'm not that tall as one would think of this experience, i'm only 1,87m. (with what i would considere short legs and a long torso for my height)

@luisfilipelopes2900 5 жыл бұрын

Let me tell you something, alfa 4c is a beautiful car. One of those you just fell in love (on the outside at least). The specs are awesome too, carbon tub, 1000kgiss weight, no power steering. Small wheels. What more can you ask. And that is it, everything else is rubbish, behaviour rubbish, steering rubbish, interior rubbish, engine not too bad, but not good either, maintenance rubbish rubbish, conforto, poor at best, soundproof what is that really, space none and no practicality. It was a great project, but it failed in every aspect except the looks. Sorry mate, there isn't really any comparison in it

@Mexxx65 5 жыл бұрын

Both the 4C and the A110 are lightweight (affordable) mid-engine turbo 4 cylinder RWD sports cars .... the Porsche 718 Cayman Was a flat 6, and the BMW M2 is a big in line 6 cylinder turbo front engine 2 door compact sedan, both these cars are in a completely different class to the 4C and the A110, and cater to completely different buyers...You'd think these KZfaq Car Nongs could work that out all by themselves these days..... All I have seen the new Renault Alpine A110 compared to so far is a ... McLaren 570, a Porsche 718 Cayman S and now a BMW M2 ... great......greaaaaaattttt ! I'm guessing the next comparison test I will see with the A110 in it will be vs a Porsche 911 GT2 RS ....... GRrreaaaaaaatttt !!!!

@Typicalbmwdriver440 2 жыл бұрын

What is this road?

@seinsmeld13 Жыл бұрын

The Alpine is not available here in Canada. Therefore do I pick the M2 Competition over an RS3????

@AmrothPalantir 5 жыл бұрын

gj - good job.

@ZaDude1970 5 жыл бұрын

For an everyday drive, no 2nd thoughts whatsoever! The BMW M2 Competition in a frickin' heartbeat!

@clarkspyder3796 4 жыл бұрын

I love the Alpine to drive on twisty roads!

@pereldh5741 5 жыл бұрын

These are not in the same sector just because You say so. Put it together with the Evora & 4C.

@scook2003 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, at the end "so there we have it the alpine is the best small sports car you can buy" as if their opinion is definitive. Bluh.

@wHAmEz 5 жыл бұрын

I don't recognise the road? Any ideas anyone

@coxbright 5 жыл бұрын

Apline easily wins for me. The BMW is trying to be a sports car. The Alpine just is one.

@foolspeedahead 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t like how the shift paddles on the Alpine are stationary. The BMW paddles move with the steering wheel, making it less awkward for mid-corner shifting.

@ShogunsDojo 5 жыл бұрын

If you’re interested in both of these cars get a used BMW 230i. Half the price, same excellent front engine and rear drive basic chassis of the M2 Comp (all 2s drive great, not just the M) but with less weight over the nose from a 2.0 twinscroll turbo motor making 252hp and 260lb-ft, a softer spring setup with more travel like the alpine and it weighs in around 1425kg. With a remap for additional grunt it would truly be the midpoint between the two, more practical and liveable than the alpine too.

@matutolaYT 5 жыл бұрын

I don't remember you comparing a lotus elise, an opel speedster or a mr2 with some m3 or something at the time, wonder why ?

@MatthiasBuesing 4 жыл бұрын

Alpine all the way!

@unclebenny12 5 жыл бұрын

M2 for weekdays, Alpine for weekends!

@davehmong 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Both look fantastic. But I do own an M2 so I'm gonna biased... but of course the Alpine looks and sounds great and I'm sure it's a really great car... But as a daily, the M2 is just better imo. It's a regular 2 series BMW for people who don't know about cars... And you can fit more than 2 people in it, you also get a real rear trunk. The BMW is not just a sport car.

@bikesfrench8524 4 ай бұрын

Alpine champion World Rally, BMW zero😅😅😅

@DreamWorkDrive 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know the M2 was sooo heavy, wow over 1600kg.

@3shaw396 5 жыл бұрын

I love the M2 so much, beautiful car to drive...

@maximo90019 5 жыл бұрын

So much better a review for taking a position.

@Tony11442 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to buy both, they are 2 of my favourite cars, but when i wanna enjoy some sporty driving obviously i would drive the alpine. Don't forget that the m2 is more enjoyable than most sports cars and pretty much any audi rs ever.

@novan3 5 жыл бұрын

How would the Alfa 4C compete in this group

@Chrissy-H 5 жыл бұрын

Dan Szeto they don't make it anymore. And probably quite badly I'm afraid, a lot of journalists have slated it. For the record I do actually like them.

@callsigncrusader9877 5 жыл бұрын

These cars are more fun then ferrari and lambhorghini

@g00dfeeling 5 жыл бұрын

Alpine A110 all day! Its so nice, cool and fast!

5 жыл бұрын

Wow the Alpine has wayyy less hp but can drive (almost) as fast!? Damn!

@domzbu 3 жыл бұрын

On a road alpine way faster cos it can handle bad surfaces, bumps and take corners faster, so faster on road and track

@KJ_XCV 5 жыл бұрын

I think the alpine is better than the cayman. Cayman lost so much of its draw when they dropped the screaming flat 6 for that 4 cylinder turbo. i don't care about the performance improvements. Sound is integral to how the car makes you feel! Alpine is also a 4 but now the cayman has nothing to push it above and the alpine will have exclusivity.

@DwainDwight 4 жыл бұрын

Great car. drove one late 2019.really fun and I like the smaller size too.but 2 comments. 1. styling ok, but not great James May said, don't try and refresh, do something bold & new. and second, it badly needs a six speed manual. it would be so much more fun with a six speed.

@willoughby9782 5 жыл бұрын

What's better m2 normal n55 or m2c b58?

@serbanmirica8120 5 жыл бұрын

M2C has got the S55

@thesunofodin 5 жыл бұрын

N55 sounds a lot better (best with M performance exhaust), partly because it has a single twin-scroll turbo, compared to the twin-turbo layout in the M2C. S55 has a lot more tuning potential and has about 40hp more out of the box. The "old" M2 is also a little lighter ( I believe 150 pounds), and the engine has better low-end torque and feels more responsive. The EU spec M2C's also have an OPF "charcoal" filter, which neuteres the S55 a bit, I'm not sure what the exact figures are.

@colin5577 5 жыл бұрын

Without a manual gearbox, the Alpine remains a fabulous, but irrelevany curiosity to me. And I'm a potential punter - I bought a new Elise S2 at launch and later, a new Exige S. Plus, I'm on my 5th Caterham. M2 all day long out of these two. Put a manual in the Alpine, tho'.... I'd be seriously interested.

@RodrigoMartins-sx6vu 5 жыл бұрын

2:14 that reminded me of Jeremy Clarkson when he was reviewing a car (i don´t remember which one) on top gear

@longtailgt 5 жыл бұрын

He was reviewing the McLaren P1 and comparing it to the Bugatti Veyron. But that's just the last such instance. There have been quite a few before.

@samfrancisjolly 5 жыл бұрын

I think both you guys should've exchanged the cars later and see how they were. Might get a bit of surprise.

@mesasartworks 5 жыл бұрын

Alpine A110 is a better sportscar than BMW M2 which is a daily sleeper. You should compare A110 to its own rival Alfa Romeo 4C which is the ultimate lightweight sportscar actually you can buy.

@ericrocou3072 5 жыл бұрын

Please stop telling that the 4C is an ultimate lightweight car!... Since we know that Alfa lies about the real weight of the 4C... A 4C is more like 1080kg moreover 1100kg with same level of options, so exactly the same as the Alpine! I am French but the weight control test has been made by YOU Guys... In UK! Cheers

@DilipKumar-vg8pg 5 жыл бұрын

Love the Alpine.

@cosmins3268 5 жыл бұрын

just imagine the a110 with the 280 hp as in the megane , suddenly 120 hp difference wouldn't be enough for the M2 to keep up :))

@aleajactaest7242 5 жыл бұрын

Alpine is working on the AS 110 with the new 300 hp engine of the new megane RS Trophy ! In October 2019. If it's true... :)

@KC16A6 4 жыл бұрын

1625kgs... HOW do you call THAT a sports car ??? I weigh around 90kgs, and do a lot of sports... but no one in their right mind would call me a SPORTSman.