Jaguar F-Type vs BMW M2
What's the difference?

Jaguar F-Type

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2021 price

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BMW M2

$95,990 - $118,888

2024 price

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Summary

2021 Jaguar F-Type

2024 BMW M2

By James Cleary

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Supercharged V8, 5.0L

Turbo 6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

11.3L/100km (combined)

9.7L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Tarmac-tearing performance
Surprising comfort
Just look at it

Potent powertrain
Intoxicating exhaust
Fun, fun, fun

Dislikes

Thirsty
Short on active safety tech
Tight entry/egress

Firm ride in the city
Backseat a challenge
Price is only going up

2021 Jaguar F-Type Summary

After a long gestation period where a variety of Jaguar corporate overlords toyed with the idea of a successor to the all-time iconic E-Type, the F-Type finally emerged in late 2013 to a global intake of breath.

It managed to capture just the right amount of Jag heritage, folded into a high-tech package, with a simple choice of supercharged V6 and V8 engines, housed in a supremely sleek convertible body.

Over time the formula has become more complex, with the arrival of a coupe version, powerhouse R and full-fat SVR variants, special editions including the exotic Project 7, and more recently, 2.0-litre, turbo four-cylinder models to make this stunning two-seater more accessible.

A late 2019 update added some extra catnip, including a redesigned nose and this is the flagship F-Type R, complete with supercharged V8 power and performance-focused underpinnings. Time to dive into this latest chapter of the Jaguar F-Type story.

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2024 BMW M2 Summary

I think auto journalists are supposed to see vehicles a bit like parents see their children. You know, view them all as equals. No favourites. That kind of thing.

But I'm going to let you in on a tiny little secret, just between us. I liked this potent M2 before I even sat in it. And I like it just a little bit more than I love other bite-sized performance cars.

In fact, I like it more than I like bigger, more powerful, and more expensive models in the BMW M family.

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Deep dive comparison

2021 Jaguar F-Type 2024 BMW M2

Verdict

The Jaguar F-Type R is as fast and capable as it is beautiful. Although it's a little thirsty and comes up short on active safety, it's technically outstanding, delivering a stunning mix of performance, dynamics, and comfort.

Verdict

Proving good things still come in small packages, the pint-sized M2 remains my pick of the BMW M range. It's not the perfect daily drive, but I reckon the fun outweighs the foibles.

Jaguar F-Type vs BMW M2 What's the difference?

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Jaguar F-Type vs BMW M2
What's the difference?