Car comparison

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 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)

Competition 3.0

410 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
VS

BMW 8 Series (G15)

840i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

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
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100

BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    932 km
    579 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
410hp306kW
340hp254kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,225kg4,905lb
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
69.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
565km351mi
Calculated
932km579mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,461mm176in
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
118mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
68L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
-

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 8 Series (G15) 840iPowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 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)Competition 3.05,250-7,000 rpm2,350-5,200 rpm7,250 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)Competition 3.0BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
17.5 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
Likely 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
8.0 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
176 km/h
109 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
340 hp
254 kW

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0 has 70 hp more than BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i and BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0: 70 hp (52 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
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)Competition 3.0
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
1,710 kg
3,770 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
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)Competition 3.04.2 s
BMW8 Series (G15)840i5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0 and BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i: 0.8 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) 840i and BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0: 1.9 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
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
932 km
579 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
340 hp
254 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 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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)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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 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
BMW8 Series (G15)840i
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0BMW8 Series (G15)840i
Power
410 hp
306 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.0 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
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Range score
565 km
351 mi
932 km
579 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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 8 Series (G15) 840i
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 61 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 8 Series (G15) 840i

  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 366 km (228 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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