Driven both but the F87 is the M car for the purist. The G87 does a good job as an everyday driver and feels more Audi-esque

The new m2 probably is the better daily especially if specced with the zf8 auto box, but I feel like the whole point of the m2 is to be fun and an experience not something that you’d go do your errands in. Good video and I agree a lot with what you said, the new m2 is alot more like the m4 than the previous gen m2.

The only review I can trust with no reason for bias. Fascinating. Sat in one today again. Feels good, looks good. But not anywhere close to being worth 3 times as much as an F87 imo 👍

Jackie Ding is showing what the new G87 M2 can do on the track. I plan to sell my stock 2016 Genesis Coupe 3.8 and buy an M240i xDrive someday after I have enough money. If I were super rich, I would go with the G87 M2. Add better wheels that are not entirely all black, add a darwinpro or ducktail style spoiler wing, and the car will be much better. The S58 engine is phenomenal. Add a few basic parts and get it tuned on 93 or E85, and it will the best street/track car. People are really sleep on these cars because of appearances. Part of the problem is companies using black wheels for stock sports cars. That trend needs to stop.

What I love about my F87 OG M2 is the fact it reminds me of what true BMW M cars of old were like. When BMW M cars were raw and super engaging. I’m not saying the new M cars aren’t good, they are definitely more capable of course, but they certainly aren’t as emotional and characterful. All down to personal opinion and what motoring means to you I guess Nice comparison video, really enjoyed it. Subscribed

Good review mate. Definition of 'better car' will definitely mean different things to different people

99% of the comments on here haven't even driven the old f series m2 be it OG or Comp never mind the newer g87 m2. The new M2 is a quicker car in every aspect, its also lighter on its feet despite being heavier. The reason it feels lighter is because its got a far better chassis, suspension and steering technology. Looks are subjective but I'd bet that most people will come to love the looks of the new M2. When the comp comes out it will be awd which all you kids love. The next series will be a 2pot hybrid no doubt and will be even heavier so prepare yourselves.

Fun video mate but will add couple of things. First F87 weight by aus site says 1550kg. G87 weight is 1700kg. Both manual weight. That's 150kg not 350kg. 350 lbs sure. Last the new G87 would beat M2 comp around track easy. Tech has moved on. PS Both great cars for me. F87 is fun drive. I only drove my brothers OG M2 manual not comp. PS my brother has manual G87 on the way.

I always wonder when people say “it is less emotional, the previous is more rough, real M car,…”. I would suggest to try the new M2 and turn all the controls off, you will s**t in your pants! So really no point on these statements. Congrats for the car! 💥🎉 I am super happy with mine.

The bottom center piece on the carbon seats is a problem.. doesn't matter if you are tall or short(I'm 5'11). I was going to spec my M2 with the carbon seats but after driving my friends M2 with the carbon seats at the track, when shifting gears the center piece does rub my leg slightly but is more apparent when you do any left foot braking it becomes very bothersome. The carbon seats looks very nice but it is better suited for the automatic M2.

I see what he means. I also have both (in manual), and the G87 is really put together. When driving with all the safety tech off, it feels more like the fun we all love in the F87, but more adult somehow. I love both of them, and intend to keep both for many years. Honestly, they are both amazing cars, even more so when you consider the segment they are in.

my fun car is a stage 2 manual f87 m2 comp. my daily commuter is a tesla model 3 performance.

Good review, thanks 👍 I Had the same feeling (a better daily than my F87 CS) but it’s a different car. I was surprised by its size and on downhill especially you can really feel the extra weight. I liked the car BTW. It’s the BMW M I would buy in today’s BMW lineup but I won’t sell my CS for a G87. I have to say I daily a M135i F40 so I use my CS for weekend essentially 👍

Would love a new G87 M2, sadly out of my price range. But saying that, I think I'd find it too 'modern', too comfortable, too easy to drive. My OG M2 pre LCI just feels so raw, and while not ultimately that fast, every drive does feel like a special occasion.

I have the new G87 M2. I also have an 2020 F90 M5. While I cannot compare it with the F87 M2, I can compare it with the M5 from a "how does it make you feel while driving" perspective. The G87 comes a close second IMO. The G87 is a fantastic car and would recommend to anyone to consider it as a daily driver. BTW, I also owned a F80 M3. It's so much better than the F80.

For all the reviewer that claimed the G87 felt slow or not very quick, they’ve suspected it was the weight. But actually I’ve noticed all of these reviewers tested the manual gearbox version. It was actually the manual gearbox that is a wrong match with the G87. The old outdated 6 speed made the car slow. The automatic in really life is a second quicker in every category. The manual is the Achilles heel of the new M2

F87 is still CBU in germany, G87 is made in mexico.... F87 is a playful nimble car, G87 is a fast response car.... F87 is best lokin wif sharp curve, G87 loks SQ tat dun las long Driving a M german QC car wif satisfaction tats F87

Good stuff man ! I used to have a f87 m2 as well loved it but don’t have it anymore kind of miss it

Agree with much of what you say but .... As has already been said your numbers on the weight difference are much too high. The quoted power is slightly lower than you quoted, 453 bhp/460 hp. One point you missed - I don't think you can have tried to get into the back because the F87 is comfortable for adults in the back but the G87 is not, due to much reduced headroom. I am disappointed that the new car no longer has the eight multi-purpose shortcut buttons, or buttons for the heated seats. I think all UK cars have the HUD. Interested that you think the F87 is a better track car - my F87 M2 Comp has been ruined for me as a track car by going through a set of brake disks each time I have tried. Last lot were Alcon fitted by Lichfield, now on EBC but I have not taken it on track since these were fitted cause it was getting too expensive. I am getting a G87 to replace my F87 - both manual, getting standard seats and comfort pack.

Would you have preferred the F87 in manual? I’m currently shopping for one and I’m undecided on manual or DCT.

The only way to settle this debate, is one really needs to have both cars ! They are both fantastic ! Case closed😁

Nice review. I spent a long weekend in the manual and for me it spoiled it. I agree with the Top Gear review that the operation of the clutch means that you sit further forward than your normal position. I’m happy I plumped for an auto in Brooklyn grey with a carbon rear spoiler and roof fin, plus the dealer fit upgrade M Performance alloys in gold. I’ve just sold my 600LT Spider and I’ll use it on track as well, whilst I decide what I’m buying to replace my McLaren. Most tests say that the 718 GT4 is a better car, and it probably is, but as a 718 Spyder owner I know that the Porsche is at least £20k more new if you try and have a similar spec to the standard new M2. It is pretty good value for money for the performance on offer and I suspect lap times will be very similar to a GT4.

Find a mesh to protect those front radiators

lol I believe the g87 was over 20 seconds quicker then the F87. I don’t think tyres would make that much difference lol I also own a g87 auto and drove a manual g87 and it felt very very slow compared to the auto. I owned a F87 and they were not that fast lol.

T hat new government speed warning regulation is annoying. Is that applicable to all new cars sold in EU?

My F87 M2 comp (6MT) just got totaled, driver ran a red light and hit me. Do you still think G87 is worth a look? Great detail and appreciate you sharing your thoughts on both btw.

F87 all day

These reviews sound a lot like 1m vs og m2!

Black helps hides fugly lines of new car, but old one still looks better. M4 looks better than current M2

“This car” 😉😉😉

my g31 is almost same weight, which is very funny

What was the g87 timed on the Nurburgring? F87 competition was extremely slow for what it is. In context the golf r mk8 20 years is faster round the ring

Telling it as it is. Respect everything you’ve said. There is no ‘winner’, it depends what you’re after. But for me, the F87 is more of an ‘M2’ and for that reason I prefer it.

Style on the new m cars is would only be appreciated by a blind man

you don't know what you say. I've seen thousands of videos about the m2 g87, you managed to be the first to say it doesn't look as fast as the f87. I will literally unfollow you. I like to watch videos of those who understand. It's more I currently have the m2 f87 2018 comp, and I also have the m2 g87, both automatic. the g87 is far superior. there is a big difference. 😂😂😂

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The 350 extra kg is a deal breaker for me, currently have the F87 in mint, only 25k on it and if I change it will be the M4

a batter daily...sorry, not interested

I had a drive of one on very challenging roads up in Northumberland and it was a bit of a disaster to be fair. It ran out of ideas pretty quickly, then the pads overheated. The F87 wasn’t perfect here on standard suspension either though fitting the M performance coilovers sorted this completely. However it’s a bit more grown up. A sports car it is not.