Car comparison

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0vsAlpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) · Facelift 2024 GT 3.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW M2 (G87)

CS 3.0

530 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2025-present
VS

Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) · Facelift 2024

GT 3.0

529 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    302 km/h
    188 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    312 hp/t
    232 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
Power
530hp395kW
529hp394kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
730Nm538lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Calculated
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.5s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
11.9s
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
312hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
280hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
382Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
520km323mi
Calculated
557km346mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,587mm181in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,747mm108in
2,856mm112in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,593mm63in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
-
Trunk volume
390L
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,290L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,730 rpm7,200 rpm
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.06,250-6,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
11.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Limited
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
197 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
530 hp
395 kW
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
529 hp
394 kW

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0 has 1 hp more than Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0 and BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
730 Nm
538 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
1,890 kg
4,167 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
305 km/h
190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.03.8 s
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.03.5 s

Although BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0 has more power, Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0 and BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0 and Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
520 km
323 mi
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
557 km
346 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
530 hp
395 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
529 hp
394 kW
3.5 s
305 km/h
190 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,587 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
Power
529 hp
394 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
Power
529 hp
394 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
3.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0AlpinaB4 Gran Coupe (G26)Facelift 2024GT 3.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
529 hp
394 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,587 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
520 km
323 mi
557 km
346 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Alpina B4 Gran Coupe (G26) Facelift 2024 GT 3.0

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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