Car comparison

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 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)

3.0

370 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2018
VS

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)

M240i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    612 km
    380 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
370hp276kW
374hp279kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,110kg4,652lb
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
62.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,548mm179in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,693mm106in
2,741mm108in
Front track
1,579mm62in
-
Rear track
1,601mm63in
-
Ground clearance
123mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240iPowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) 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)3.06,500 rpm1,400-5,560 rpm6,750 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)3.0BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
370 hp
276 kW
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 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
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
465 Nm
343 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)3.0
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
1,635 kg
3,605 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)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 coupe (F87)3.04.5 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i4.7 s

Although BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i has more power, BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 and BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i: 0.2 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)3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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)3.0
247 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
612 km
380 mi
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
612 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
370 hp
276 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
374 hp
279 kW
4.7 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)3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 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
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
1,397 mm
55.0 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)3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i 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)3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.7 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)3.0
247 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0BMW2 Series Coupe (G42)M240i
Power
370 hp
276 kW
374 hp
279 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,548 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
612 km
380 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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) 3.0BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) M240i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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