Compare the2024 BMW M2VS 2024 Jaguar F-Type

The BMW M2 has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The F-Type doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The M2 has standard Post-Crash Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The F-Type doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the M2 and the F-Type have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The M2’s corrosion warranty is 6 years longer than the F-Type’s (12 vs. 6 years).

There are over 2 times as many BMW dealers as there are Jaguar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the M2’s warranty.

The M2’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 9 more horsepower (453 vs. 444) than the F-Type P450’s standard 5.0 supercharged V8.

Regenerative brakes improve the M2’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The F-Type doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the BMW M2 higher (5 out of 10) than the Jaguar F-Type (3). This means the M2 produces up to 16.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the F-Type every 15,000 miles.

The M2 offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and fuel economy. The F-Type doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

The M2 stops shorter than the F-Type:

For better traction, the M2 has larger front tires than the F-Type (275/35R19 vs. 265/35R20).

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the M2’s wheelbase is 4.9 inches longer than on the F-Type (108.1 inches vs. 103.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the M2 is 1.3 inches wider in the front than on the F-Type.

The M2’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52.1% to 47.9%) than the F-Type’s (54.5% to 45.5%). This gives the M2 more stable handling and braking.

The M2 handles at 1.04 G’s, while the F-Type Coupe pulls only .96 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The M2 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.2 seconds quicker than the F-Type R75 Coupe (23.2 seconds @ .89 average G’s vs. 24.4 seconds @ .82 average G’s).

The M2 has standard seating for 4 passengers; the F-Type can only carry 2.

The M2 offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed and tachometer readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The F-Type doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The F-Type’s cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The M2’s optional adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The M2’s sun-visors swivel front-to-side to block glare from the side windows. The F-Type’s visors are fixed into the windshield header.

To keep a safe, consistent following distance, the M2 Automatic offers an optional Active Cruise Control, which alters the speed of the vehicle without driver intervention. This allows the driver to use cruise control more safely without constantly having to disengage it when approaching slower traffic. The F-Type doesn’t offer an adaptive cruise control.

With standard voice command, the M2 offers the driver hands free control of the radio, climate controls and the navigation computer by simply speaking. The F-Type doesn’t offer a voice control system.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the BMW M2 offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the front center console. The F-Type doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The M2 will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the M2 will retain 55.54% of its original price after five years, while the F-Type only retains 49.86% to 51.21%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the BMW M2 will be $6544 to $38220 less than for the Jaguar F-Type.

The BMW 2 Series outsold the Jaguar F-Type by over 10 to one during 2023.