Car comparison

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0vsBMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW M2 coupe (F87)

CS 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2020-2020
VS

BMW 8 Series (G15)

M850i

530 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    680 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
450hp336kW
530hp395kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,395kg5,280lb
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
65.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
50.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
355Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
680km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,461mm176in
4,851mm191in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,346mm53in
Wheelbase
2,693mm106in
2,822mm111in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,601mm63in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
118mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
68L
CO2 emissions
238g/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) CS 3.0BMW 8 Series (G15) M850iPowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.06,250 rpm2,350-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i5,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
13.1 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
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
530 hp
395 kW

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i has 80 hp more than BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0 and BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
1,930 kg
4,255 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)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
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)CS 3.04.2 s
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i3.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i and BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: 0.4 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)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
500 km
311 mi
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
680 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
530 hp
395 kW
3.8 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)CS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 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
1,414 mm
55.7 in
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 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
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 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)CS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i 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)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.8 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)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,461 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,346 mm
53.0 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
680 km
423 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Is 380 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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