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Phantom Coupé
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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M2 Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Phantom Coupé
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Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2022
Not confirmed
Generation
G87 compact high-performance two-door coupé developed by BMW M.
Phantom VII two-door Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Facelift History
Current G87 BMW M2 range with distinct rear-wheel-drive M2 Coupé and automatic BMW M2 with M xDrive identities; M2 CS remains separate.
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Coupé production ended in 2016.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2012
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2016
Body Style
Coupe
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2016
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Premium Coupé
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Vehicle Type
Car
Passenger car
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Length
4580 mm
5612 mm
Width
1887 mm
1987 mm
Height
1403 mm
1598 mm
Wheelbase
2747 mm
3320 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
132 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
132 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
100 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
395 l
Kerb Weight
1805 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2155 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
470 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
987 mm
1021 mm
Rear Headroom
943 mm
943 mm
Front Legroom
1043 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
888 mm
936 mm
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Engine
BMW turbocharged engine
6.749-litre V12
Engine Code
B48
N73B68A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
6
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
92 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
84.6 mm
Maximum Power
353 kW
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 Nm @ 2700-5620 rpm
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
285 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
4 sec
5.8 sec
Quarter Mile
12.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
131 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
279.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
3.154
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Clutch Type
Yes
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
6.76 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
4.39 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.0 km/l
9.80 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 l
100 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
6.76 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
52
100
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
675.68 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not confirmed
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ESP
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Brake Assist
Standard
Emergency braking assist
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Emergency braking assist
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front head airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Dual-stage SRS
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Dual-stage SRS
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Yes
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
Stability Control
Standard
ESP
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Standard
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
Around View Monitor
Yes
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
Front
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
1,600-fibre Starlight Headliner
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Seat Trim
M Sport seats
Hand-stitched full-grain leather
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Climate Control
Standard
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Power Windows
Standard
Four one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Hands-free entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
No
Power-closing boot lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Standard
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Infotainment System
Widescreen Display
Navigation and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Yes
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
15
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
Traditional analogue instrument dials
USB Ports
2
Standard
Infotainment Screen
14.9
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
Touchscreen
14.9
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front fog/driving lights
Roof Rails
Yes
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
44,000 factory hues plus further Bespoke colour creation
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Front Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
M Compound brake, red high-gloss
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
20
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km
347 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Ownership Role
Enthusiast and executive
Historical South African new-car derivative listed at price on application in April 2016 and closed to new commissions in 2016; exact local introduction year remains unverified.
Price Zar
1601000 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
1601000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
1601000
Not confirmed
Spec
M2 Coupé
Phantom Coupé
Warranty
Yes
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This M2 Coupé and Phantom Coupé comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: M2 Coupé 97 vs Phantom Coupé 95.
Efficiency index: M2 Coupé 47 vs Phantom Coupé 31.
Safety-equipment index: M2 Coupé 92 vs Phantom Coupé 86.
Practicality index: M2 Coupé 53 vs Phantom Coupé 54.
Ownership-cover index: M2 Coupé not separately scored vs Phantom Coupé not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
M2 Coupé leads by 5 points
M2 Coupé and Phantom Coupé are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
M2 Coupé
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
53/100
Phantom Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW M2 Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 69 pts for Phantom Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, M2 Coupé leads. However, Phantom Coupé may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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