BMW M2 vs. BMW M4 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster S Lap Time Battle May Offend Purists

However, we stressed out the fact that the fight referred to dB matters and nothing else. Well, we're here to reinforce that and we've brought along a lap time comparo to help us.

Once again coming from Motorsport Magazine, the battle sees the BMW M2 delivering a hot lap of the Magny-Cours Club track in France and this is an occasion that requires us to throw spoilers at you.

Not unlike in other comparisons, the M2 proved to be slightly faster than the M4, which might end up offending quite a few people - we have to explain both cars came in DKG double-clutch form. And since the M2 video shows only-human performance driving, which means one or two time-consuming slightly sideways episodes are included, the time seems relevant for the real world, where not everybody risks their lives to polish their Nurburgring lap times.

The little details that matter

Sure, the vehicles weren't driven back-to-back, but we think the conclusion still stands. Speaking of which, we're talking about a 1.57-miles (2.53 km) track, whose main straight measures 0.44 miles (0.7 km).

Now, before any outrage bursts, allows us to mention that we expect the upcoming BMW M4 LCI mid-cycle revamp to turn the tables, even though the move might be introduced quietly. And if that doesn't happen, potential M4 buyers who are upset about this should work their way up to a GTS and call it a day. By the way, here are the latest 2018 BMW M4 facelift spyshots.

As for the part of the comparison that also involves the 718 Boxster S, let's just say that a one-second difference matters more on certain tracks than it might seem.