Car comparison

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0vsBMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

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

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BMW M2 (G87)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2024-present
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

M240i

381 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2025-present

Comparison overview

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BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,730 kg
    3,814 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    277 hp/t
    207 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    650 km
    404 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
480hp358kW
381hp284kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
46.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
531km330mi
Calculated
650km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,747mm108in
2,741mm108in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240iPowerTorque
  • BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM2 (G87)3.06,250 rpm2,650-6,130 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i5,200-6,250 rpm1,900-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
14.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
381 hp
284 kW

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 has 99 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i and BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: 99 hp (74 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
1,755 kg
3,869 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)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.04.0 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i4.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: 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)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i and BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: 1.8 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)3.0
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
531 km
330 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
650 km
404 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
381 hp
284 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

BMW M2 (G87) 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)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.3 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)3.0
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
480 hp
358 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
531 km
330 mi
650 km
404 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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) 3.0BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Has 99 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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