Compare the2024 BMW M2VS 2024 Toyota Supra

To maximize occupant safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the BMW M2 have pretensioners to eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Toyota Supra doesn’t offer pretensioners.

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 Supra 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.

The M2 has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them and moves the vehicle back into its lane. A system to reveal vehicles in the Supra’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the M2 has standard Cross Traffic Warning, helping the driver avoid collisions. Toyota charges extra for Rear Cross Traffic Alert on the Supra.

Both the M2 and the Supra have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras and driver alert monitors.

The BMW M2 weighs 414 to 686 pounds more than the Toyota Supra. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The M2 comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Supra’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The M2’s corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Supra’s (12 vs. 5 years).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the M2 for 1 year and 11000 miles longer than Toyota pays for maintenance for the Supra (3/36,000 vs. 2/25000).

The M2’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 198 more horsepower (453 vs. 255) and 111 lbs.-ft. more torque (406 vs. 295) than the Supra’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The M2’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 71 more horsepower (453 vs. 382) and 38 lbs.-ft. more torque (406 vs. 368) than the Supra’s optional 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the BMW M2 is faster than the Toyota Supra turbo 6 cyl. (manual transmissions tested):

For better stopping power the M2’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Supra:

For better traction, the M2 has larger tires than the Supra (F:275/35R19 & R:285/30R20 vs. F:255/35R19 & R:275/35R19).

The M2’s 275/35R19 front and 285/30R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Supra 2.0’s standard 40 series tires. The M2’s tires are lower profile than the Supra 3.0’s 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the M2 has standard 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Supra 2.0. The Supra’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the M2’s wheelbase is 10.9 inches longer than on the Supra (108.1 inches vs. 97.2 inches).

The M2 handles at 1.04 G’s, while the Supra 3.0 Premium pulls only 1.00 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The M2 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Supra 3.0 (23.2 seconds @ .89 average G’s vs. 24 seconds @ .83 average G’s).

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the M2 is quieter than the Supra 2.0 (83 vs. 85 dB).

The M2 has standard seating for 4 passengers; the Supra can only carry 2.

The M2 has 37.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Supra (88 vs. 50.9).

The M2 has 1.5 inches more front headroom and 1.5 inches more front shoulder room than the Supra.

The M2 has a much larger trunk than the Supra (13.8 vs. 10.2 cubic feet).

With its coupe body style, valet key, locking rear seatbacks and remote trunk release lockout, the M2 offers cargo security. The Supra’s hatchback body style and non-lockable remote release defeat cargo security.

The M2’s standard Comfort Access allow you to unlock the doors from either outside door handle, open the trunk, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Smart Key System standard on the Supra doesn’t offer a sensor on the trunk.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the M2 offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Supra doesn’t offer cornering lights.

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

On extremely cold winter days, the M2’s optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The Supra doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The M2’s optional Parking Assistant can parallel park by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Supra doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The BMW 2 Series outsold the Toyota Supra by over four to one during 2023.