Car comparison

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0vsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) M440i

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 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

M440i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2024

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
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) M440i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    720 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
Power
480hp358kW
374hp279kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,320kg5,115lb
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
70.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
277hp/t207kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
531km330mi
Calculated
720km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,747mm108in
2,856mm112in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,583mm62in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,611mm63in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
390L
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,290L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
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) 3.0BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) M440iPowerTorque
  • BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) M440i: 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i5,500-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
17.7 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
120 mph
176 km/h
109 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
374 hp
279 kW

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 has 106 hp more than BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) M440i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) M440i and BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: 106 hp (79 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
500 Nm
369 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
1,765 kg
3,891 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) M440i: 1.0 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) M440i and BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: 1.6 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)3.0
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
720 km
447 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
374 hp
279 kW
5.0 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.0 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
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)M440i
Power
480 hp
358 kW
374 hp
279 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
5.0 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
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
531 km
330 mi
720 km
447 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
277 hp/t
207 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) M440i
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Has 106 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 66 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) M440i

  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 189 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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