Comparing the BMW F87 M2 to... the Porsche Macan Turbo around the track

[Sticky]

Why? Because they can is probably the answer. Auto Express at least admits this is an odd comparison. What it does indeed show is just how much the SUV has evolved and how sporty the Macan Turbo is. It gives the M2 a very good fight despite more weight and a higher center of gravity.

Auto Express states the cars are even in a straight line but why don't they show the acceleration comparison in the video? Just another example of low quality testing metrics from Auto Express.

Based on the stats the Macan Turbo with its 3.6 liter 400 horsepower V6 definitely out powers the BMW F87 M2 and its 365 horsepower (slightly underrated) N55B30T0 3.0 liter turbo inline-6. Although, it's probably closer than people realize as the M2 sends its power to the rear wheels and not all four like the Macan meaning greater drivetrain efficiency.

This M2 is a manual transmission example though and if it had a dual clutch transmission like the Macan Turbo the difference on the track would be greater than what we see here.

The M2 laps at 46.19 seconds to the Macan Turbo's 46.7. On a longer track the difference would be exaggerated. With laps taking well under a minute can you even call this a real roadcourse?

Impressive performance by the Macan Turbo but a track car it is not being a 4200+ pound SUV. Then again, is the M2 truly a track car at its 3411 curb weight?

[ND75R]

This just leaves me more impressed with the Macan Turbo. Take 4 people in comfort with some groceries and lap within a few seconds of a full blood M car and then drive over dirt, gravel and snow on the way home.

[vitan]

You have to put DRIVER into M2....

[BlackJetE90OC]

This M2 is a manual transmission example though and if it had a dual clutch transmission like the Macan Turbo the difference on the track would be greater than what we see here.

AutoExpress lapped the dct M2 in 46.7 sec, during the Focus RS battle. Slower than this manual lap time.

[johnnyblaze]

I love the Macan turbo. Probably would be driving one right now if my deal on a slightly used one didn't fall through.

[Sticky]

AutoExpress lapped the dct M2 in 46.7 sec, during the Focus RS battle. Slower than this manual lap time.

Interesting but the DCT of course should be faster in equal conditions. It's hard to put stock in AutoExpress testing with the way they do a single lap while he narrates.

[Newguy123]

pretty sad day for BMW with a comparison like this haha

[Sticky]

pretty sad day for BMW with a comparison like this haha

Not really. It reflects poorly on AutoExpress more than BMW but keep in mind any idiot can go fast in the Macan.

[Newguy123]

a family hauler keeping up with BMWs newest ///M coupe is embarrassing IMHO

Not really. It reflects poorly on AutoExpress more than BMW but keep in mind any idiot can go fast in the Macan.

[Sticky]

a family hauler keeping up with BMWs newest ///M coupe is embarrassing IMHO

Not really as this is a tight track and the Macan is 'keeping up' because the BMW can't put its power down out of the turns as easily and as it is a manual it takes more skill to extract the performance.

The M3/M4 are much quicker than the Macan Turbo in a straight line or around the track.

You're reading a lot into two laps he did while talking to the camera.

Take a look at this: http://www.boostaddict.com/content.p...-race-who-wins