Car comparison

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0vsBMW 8 Series (G15) 840i

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 8 Series (G15)

840i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    883 km
    549 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

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
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    185 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
370hp276kW
340hp254kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,280kg5,027lb
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
66.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
883km549mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,693mm106in
2,822mm111in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,601mm63in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
68L
CO2 emissions
199g/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) 3.0BMW 8 Series (G15) 840iPowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i: 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0BMW8 Series (G15)840i
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
16.7 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
Likely 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
179 km/h
111 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
340 hp
254 kW

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 has 30 hp more than BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i and BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0: 30 hp (22 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
1,770 kg
3,902 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 and BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i: 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i and BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0: 0.8 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 coupe (F87)3.0
247 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
883 km
549 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
340 hp
254 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
340 hp
254 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 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 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
370 hp
276 kW
340 hp
254 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
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
883 km
549 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 8 Series (G15) 840i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 271 km (169 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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