In 2023 BMW The M2 Coupe is available and has high expectations as the brand’s latest M car. Rival with the Ford Mustang, is a tight race that sees us stack numbers and drawings, sprinkled with bits of history in between. Both the M series and the Mustang have been around for a long time as part of the giants BMW and Ford, each doing their best to produce an ideal sports car.
You might be wondering, how fast is the BMW M2 Coupe? Or what kind of engine does the Mustang have? Or how the BMW M revives the Batmobile with its 50th anniversary? HotCars has you covered, here are 5 reasons why the BMW M2 is better and 5 reasons why the Mustang Mach 1 wins.
10 The Mustang Mach 1 wins – Powertrain
The 5.0-liter Mustang Ti-VCT V8 engine is an absolute beast, delivering an impressive 470 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. That makes it slightly better than the M TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 with 460 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque in the BMW M2 Coupe. The M2 has its signature guttural sound with its turbo and high-precision injection, but let’s face it, the Mustang had this the moment the V8 bubbled, that makes the Mustang Mach 1 HotCars best muscle car of 2022.
Both vehicles feature a 6-speed manual transmission, allowing you to take advantage of the grunt and power these engines offer as the revs rise. But if you want the vehicle’s IT magic to handle the shifting, there are automatic options too.
9 The new BMW M2 is better: performance
The BMW M2 Coupe boasts a 0-62mph time of 4.1s, beating the Mustang’s 4.3s, but that’s 0-60mph. Rest assured, in a drag race between the two, the BMW will take it and go to an unlimited top speed of 177 mph compared to the Mustang’s paltry 166 mph. Both cars are normally limited to 155 mph, but this one is for the gearheads out there.
The BMW M2 Coupe is equipped with adaptive M suspension, making it comfortable or sporty depending on your needs, this makes it much better on the track compared to the Mustang Mach 1, which as we know is not really a fan of corners.
8 The Mustang Mach 1 wins – Price
The Mustang Mach 1 starts at a comfortable $56,570 compared to $63,195 for the BMW M2 Coupe. If you decide to add the M Driver’s Pack to increase the top speed, the two-tone 19’/20′ 930M wheels to add some flair to your sides and enjoy shifting with the 6-speed manual option, that’s it. the way up to $85,000.
The Ford Mustang Mach 1, by comparison, comes with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, along with a rear spoiler and hood and side stripes. If you decide to get the Mach 1 Elite package with Bang and Olufsen speakers and the safety package, it will end up costing you $1500 more. Why wait when you can start building your own Mustang Mach 1 now?
7 The new BMW M2 is better – Interior
Have you bought a BMW M series? You won’t be able to forget it once you get into the BMW M2 Coupe. Whether it’s the bucket seats or the M leather steering wheel, there’s no mistaking that you’re sitting in a racing car. As for the screen, there’s a single curved unit that combines a 12.3-inch instrument panel with a 14.9-inch touch control panel, all of which are set in a free-floating design.
In contrast, the Mustang Mach 1 has improved the interior, but there is no doubt that it is a muscle car with a lot of plastic and so, like the predecessor of the BWM M2 Coupe with its aesthetically pleasing interior, take this one.
6 The Mustang Mach 1 wins – Design
But what about how the car looks on the outside? The Mustang badge with its iconic horse is enough to catch anyone’s attention. Add in the rear spoiler, hood vents and LED headlights with signature lighting, and the Mustang Mach 1 has a presence like no other. The racing stripes on the hood and sides just want to be unleashed on the road.
The BMW M2 Coupe falls into a group of other BMWs, without much distinction other than the M badge. And with BMW’s kidney grille becoming more controversial with each iteration, the Mustang Mach 1 takes on the design with ease.
5 The new BMW M2 is better: practical
The BMW M2 Coupe has ample rear legroom for your little ones and a 13.7 cu.-ft. While driving, it gives you a respectable 28mpg, a fairly eco-friendly 228g/km of CO2 emissions. The Mustang Mach 1 also has rear seats and a near 13.5-cubic-foot trunk, but a disappointing 18 mpg for a combined cycle, that figure can reach 23 mpg on the highway, but considering it’s a V8 nor we’ll just ask. on CO2 emissions.
Specs aside, the Germans are exceptional at producing some of the most reliable BMW engines and while the Mustang is exceptional, well, it’s the ideal muscle car, not very practical at that.
4 Mustang Mach 1 wins – Longevity
Say what you may about BMW, but when it comes down to it, the Mustang has been around since 1964 and plans to be here for much longer, as the Mustang Mach E is still a great electric car for 2023. Always that Take good care of the transmission fluid, oil, lube the suspension, keep it clean, it will surely last you a long time, here are some tips for the longevity of your Mustang.
BMW is not far behind in this category, but when it comes to a pre-owned BMW or a pre-owned Mustang, the choice is obvious, as the wrong BMW purchase could leave you bankrupt with repairs and maintenance.
3 The new BMW M2 is better: technology
BMW is in the eighth generation of its operating system, customized for the M series in this case. It can be controlled by voice or touch and has its own Live Cockpit Professional that projects important information directly into your field of vision holographically. Any bug fixes for this software are completely up in the air, just like charging your phone wirelessly.
The BMW M2 Coupé is always by your side, whether you’re driving or trying to park, the driving assistant makes sure to avoid any collision and warns you before making an irresponsible lane change. The 3D view from multiple cameras keeps your mind at ease, allowing you to maneuver effortlessly in tight spaces to keep your BMW tech-rich and safe.
2 Mustang Mach 1 wins – Heritage
The original 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is absolutely legendary, and Ford has kept the same DNA in every Mach 1 since. More than half a century later, we have the 2021 Mustang Mach 1 with big boots to fill, but it follows the same principles as its predecessor, a burly V8, spectacular looks and Hollywood fame.
The Mustang is not just a name, it represents a muscle car ideal for all Americans. For a long time the Mustang has been one of the cheapest sports cars a working class man could buy, it is this widespread appeal and decades of success that makes the Mustang a classic car for the ages, now the Mustang Mach E is an equally impressive counterpart.
1 The new BMW M2 is better: the sports car benchmark
BMW’s M series is often called the benchmark of the modern sports car, and some still debate whether the original M1 was the best BMW M car. Then there’s the BMW M2 Competition and everything we love about it. And finally, we have the best BMW Coupe ever made, which was the 2020 BMW M2 CS, but that may not be true for long.
All in all, the BMW M2 Coupe stacks up pretty close to the Mustang Mach 1, but as long as you know what you’re looking for, you’ll have no trouble picking one, either way, you can’t go wrong with either. legends in their own right.
