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 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2020-2020
VS

BMW 8 Series (G15)

M850i

530 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    648 km
    402 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • 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
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    286 hp/t
    213 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    219 g/km
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
450hp336kW
530hp395kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,890kg4,167lb
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
62.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
48.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
280hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
542km337mi
Calculated
648km402mi
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
219g/km
240g/km

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
3.8 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
12.7 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
5.2 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
194 km/h
120 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
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
1,890 kg
4,167 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 3.04.0 s
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i3.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i and BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: 0.3 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
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0 and BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: 0.9 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)CS 3.0
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
280 hp/t
209 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
542 km
337 mi
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
648 km
402 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
4.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
530 hp
395 kW
3.7 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)CS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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/h3.7 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
4,851 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/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.7 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)CS 3.0
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
4.0 s
3.7 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
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
542 km
337 mi
648 km
402 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
240 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 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) CS 3.0BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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