Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240ivsBMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

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

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

M240i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2025
VS

BMW M2 coupe (F87)

3.0

370 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2015-2018

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    374 hp
    279 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    658 km
    409 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
374hp279kW
370hp276kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
465Nm343lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,010kg4,431lb
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
58.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t182kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
591km367mi
Calculated
658km409mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,548mm179in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,838mm72in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,741mm108in
2,693mm106in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,601mm63in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
123mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
CO2 emissions-
185g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240iBMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: Power / Torque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i5,500-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.06,500 rpm1,400-5,560 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 kW
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
370 hp
276 kW

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i has 4 hp more than BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
465 Nm
343 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
1,520 kg
3,351 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
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
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i4.3 s
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.04.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: 0.9 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
243 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
591 km
367 mi
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
658 km
409 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
370 hp
276 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
374 hp
279 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
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
370 hp
276 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
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
243 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240iBMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
374 hp
279 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 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
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
591 km
367 mi
658 km
409 mi
CO2 score
-
185 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
243 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 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 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240iBMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 km (42 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

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