This might sound crazy, i love the looks of the M2C, but do not like the S55 exhaust note. To me M2-OG (N55) sounds way better than the M2C (S55)

Great video! I own a 2018 BSM LCI M2 myself, but both are fantastic cars. There will always be legitimate reasons to go for one or the other, but we should all just be thankful we have such great cars to choose from these days!

Great vid as usual Paul. It was your original ownership logs that helped make me decide to get my own LCI in mineral grey. No regrets at all, and whilst I like the power bump on the Comp', the sound of the N55 wins hands down for me.

Your exhaust clips are incredible! Some of the best I’ve seen! Such a great video

When I was looking to buy an M2 in 2018, the new model with the S55 came out. I heart it at the dealer, and quickly decided I ABsOLUTELY needed the N55 sound. New N55 LBB was almost sold out through out Canada and I had to "import it" myself from Vancouver to Montreal. My neighbor owns a M4 with the S55, and every morning, when he starts his car to go to work, I feel bad for him...:) He might do 0-60 a couple tenths of a second faster than me, but how often do you do 0-60 runs anyways? but the sound of the N55, every day I hear it, and every day it makes me grin.

I’ve not come across your videos before but I’m glad I have. First class videos- the epitome of informative M viewing! Subscribed!

I really like that you make these videos. I am a newbie to BMW world and these simple comparisons are SO helpful

Great vid, obviously the n55 sounds a lot sweeter..... the s55 exhaust routing is apparently the issue. But it doesn’t sound hideous. I’ve had my lci for over two years and love the thing.... it’s a keeper. Loved all your previous vids on your old car. Helped me with my decision to buy mine. If I was new to the M2 then I’d get the comp but I wouldn’t exchange the sound for the seats and features.... it would feel like I’ve swapped the sound for those and paid 20k plus for the privilege and that’s just not worth it in my opinion. Sound is such a big part of a performance car.

Subscribed , good comparison Paul , I already know some of the differences but it was really interesting not just the exhaust comparison but going through the idrive settings , keep it up

Great video! The sound from the LCI is so much nicer. Even though I have fitted my M2C with an akrapovic exhaust, it doesn´t sound half as good. The only time the M2C sounds OK is when you rev it to the limit. Then it sounds pretty nice. But I guess that is the price you have to pay. In the future, these type of cars will just sound less and less due to all the coming regulations.

M2 with n55 sounds much better, but in M2C you can finally turn off parking sensor when you want 😆😆

Love this video. Thanks

Excellent, thank you!

Great video thanks! The LCI definitely sounds best!👍😃

Fantastic video, the m2 og is the better sounding car, I have 2016 m2, and they do sound brilliant. Great video.

You don’t need to set M1 to the softest settings. The car actually has three setting: initial, M1 & M2. When you are in M1 an repress M1 button you go back to initial.

Man the LCI sounds amazing! Hands down better than the competition.

Just bought an M2C, coming from an M140i its night and day... but a little stiffer. A small price to pay! Hope you get your M2C soon bro!

Did the proportions change a bit? I’m not sure what it is but the OG M2 seems to look smaller and sleeker (dare I say sexier?), while the M2C looks a bit bulkier. Both awesome cars regardless 👌

Before buying an M2C I had a comparison between two at a dealer. I couldn’t tell if the M2C was inferior to M2 OG. Someone says the twin turbo makes sounds a bit suppressed but I think it is more to do with OPF deployed in M2C. In Australia we don’t have the opf. When the engine reaches rpm 5k it sounds like a gun shooting, very loud.

Great video. I own an M2 LCI. How does the seating position compare? In LCI I find it too high. Is it lower with those nice real M seats in the Competition?

LCI all the way.. the speed gap is no different than compared to an M3 and the sound is night and day better (I cannot express this enough, it is infinitely better). It's the reason I chose an LCI over an M4 in the first place... a forged N55 sounds incredible and a S55..well, doesn't.

the OG

OP video

Give me the M2-OG every day. Yes the exhaust note is that much more awesome.

Paul, did you sell your LCI to purchase the M2C? My spec is 2018 LCI MT MG. I enjoy MDM mode in the morning en route to highway. It sounds baddass. I forget I have Sports+ mode. Then I remember and it becomes a freakin' devil!

Just bought my 2018 LBB LCI M2 today! Can't wait for delivery :) one owner/46k miles

The M2C needs an exhaust asap. Its to quite.. Have a remus exhaust on order on mine. The N55 sounds way better. Though the OPF filters doesnt do the S55 justice.. Good luck if your buying one, and drive safe!

M2 lci all day. Make it stage 2, a few suspension modifications and thor m flasher diff esp amd steering hacks and it will be the same money as m2c, but a better driving experience. I know intried both stock and modded and bought the m2lci at the end. But i could not stop at stage2 xD

4:50 What’s going on at the wall?! :D

Hi man I have a question, about the habitability I'm 6'2", how comfortable it is? and the spacious in back seats? thank u

Very Good video! I'm looking for an M2. The choice will be between an M2 LCi (for the price and sweeter sound) or a Comp, possibly with manual gearbox. For now i've only tried the M2 LCi with DCT, what do you suggest? Do you fell a lot the power gap between the old one and the Competition?

You forgot how the competition's baggy exhaust hanging out.

Do the illuminated M2 badges on the seats increase the hp? Think I prefer the LCI exhaust.

I sold my M2 and wanted to buy an M2 CS... but in the end I decided for an 8 years old 1M with just 4000 km (paid as new). Frankly speaking the 1M is another world... and it is immune from depreciation. So far BMW has been producing at least 50’000 M2s... and for example here in Switzerland you can find new M2s Competition for just CHF 60k.

I own a m240i I think the m2c is a fitting upgrade

M2 Competition FTW, no offense but de S55 power delivery is a much more pleasure.

N55 😍😍😍

I think the 2018 model sounds best.

The m2 lci. I Think that sounds better and will hold its value.

*The N55 sounds WAY better than the S55. I think the "N" stands for nice sounding, and the "S" stands for sh*t sounding! LOL! I take delivery on a (super low mileage) 2018 F87 this coming week!*

I think the m2 lci has better corner control because it’s lighter and it can accelerate while turning.I know it because my dad flew the car through the moantains

The video would be even better if you would do a side by side comparison of the details.

Original/LCI M2 sounds much better than the competition.

Unfortunate to say bc I love both engines, the S55 farts and the N55 burbles ;)

I have a 2018 LCI. Endless comments about the sound wherever I go. M2C.........?

Is it possible to get a carbon roof from factory?

I was wondering, are the rear back seats comfortable for adults (1,80cm) in long trips? and the suspension is too rough in the city? PD: sound wise I prefer the pops and the metallic scream of the competition 😜

Hi Paul, for now I have both M2s. A 2017 Pre LCI LBB manual and the 2020 Compo DCT HHS. Actually the Compo was cheaper (both new) as the blue old bitch 😁. Discount 2017 was 5% and 2020 21.5% (Germany). I wanted to replace the Pre LCi, but for now there isn't any chance for trading. Only has 8500 km. So I safe both of them. The N55 is equipped with the catback Remus and it's awesome. I did also put the original Competition Mirrors and the Blackline LED taillights on the blue that makes it looking gorgeous. I cannot say any of the two cars is the better one, but: the old one is more fun and feels faster when you're banging the stick 😍, imho the new one makes the punch more easier but not in another leauge

I could be wrong but I think they updated the ball joints on the m2c

Any difference in sound between OG and LCI?

Definitely N55 sounds best 👍😀

Long Beach Blue but with the orange interior instead of the blue interior lol. Doesn't suit it

What does "LCi" stand for,.. Anyone?

2018 sounded much better

Manual

The M2 lci is way better

OG M2 sounds so much better. M2C sounds like a fart.

You're wrong about no suspension changes... look at that carbon strut in the engine bay, which the OG M2 didn't have. In terms of noise, why are people stupidly comparing 2 different engines? Besides, only EU and UK S55 are ruined by OPF.

Standard m2 isn’t special enough. Might as well buy a standard 2series msport

You need to make your english sound more natural. Sounds like you struggle...