Compare the2026 BMW M2VS 2026 Maserati GranTurismo

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 Maserati GranTurismo doesn’t offer pretensioners.

The BMW M2 has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help 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 GranTurismo 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 GranTurismo 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’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the GranTurismo.

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 GranTurismo’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. Maserati charges extra for Rear Cross Path on the GranTurismo.

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

The M2’s corrosion warranty is 8 years and unlimited miles longer than the GranTurismo’s (12/unlimited vs. 4/50,000).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the M2 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. BMW will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Maserati doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the GranTurismo.

There are over 4 times as many BMW dealers as there are Maserati dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the M2’s warranty.

Regardless of its engine, regenerative brakes improve the M2’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. Maserati only offers a regenerative brake system on the GranTurismo Foglore.

The M2 offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

For better stopping power the M2 CS’ brake rotors are larger than those on the GranTurismo:

The M2 CS offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

The M2 stops shorter than the GranTurismo:

For better traction, the M2 has larger front tires than the GranTurismo (275/35R19 vs. 265/30R20).

The M2 CS handles at 1.05 G’s, while the GranTurismo Trofeo pulls only .97 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The M2 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the GranTurismo Trofeo (23.2 seconds @ .89 average G’s vs. 24.1 seconds @ .84 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the M2’s turning circle is 1.7 feet tighter than the GranTurismo’s (39 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

The M2 is 1 foot, 2.9 inches shorter than the GranTurismo, making the M2 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the M2 a Compact car, while the GranTurismo is rated a Subcompact.

The M2 has a much larger trunk than the GranTurismo (13.8 vs. 10.9 cubic feet).

The M2’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

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

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

According to iSeeCars.com the 2026 BMW M2 retains 59.43% of its original value after 5 years, more than the 58.06% resale value of the 2026 Maserati GranTurismo after five years, which can save the BMW’s owner up to $45299 in depreciation.