Car comparison

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 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 coupe (F87)

Competition 3.0

410 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

M240i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2025

Comparison overview

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BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    410 hp
    306 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    260 hp/t
    194 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    591 km
    367 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
410hp306kW
374hp279kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
58.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
565km351mi
Calculated
591km367mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,461mm176in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,693mm106in
2,741mm108in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,601mm63in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
118mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240iPowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.05,250-7,000 rpm2,350-5,200 rpm7,250 rpm
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i5,500-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
410 hp
306 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 kW

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0 has 36 hp more than BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i and BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
1,690 kg
3,726 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 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 coupe (F87)Competition 3.04.2 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i4.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: 0.1 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 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
565 km
351 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
591 km
367 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
410 hp
306 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 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 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,461 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
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

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 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 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 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
410 hp
306 kW
374 hp
279 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,461 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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
565 km
351 mi
591 km
367 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 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 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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