Car comparison

BMW M4 (F82) 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 M4 (F82)

CS 3.0

460 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2017-2018
VS

BMW 8 Series (G15)

M850i

530 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    291 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

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 overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
460hp343kW
530hp395kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
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
58.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
48.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
280hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
648km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,672mm184in
4,851mm191in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,346mm53in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,822mm111in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
68L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
240g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0BMW 8 Series (G15) M850iPowerTorque
  • BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,380 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
MetricBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 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
10.0 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
530 hp
395 kW

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i has 70 hp more than BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 and BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
600 Nm
443 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
1,580 kg
3,483 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
BMWM4 (F82)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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.03.9 s
BMW8 Series (G15)M850i3.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i and BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 M4 (F82) CS 3.0 and BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i: 2.1 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
714 km
444 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
3.9 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 M4 (F82) CS 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
3.9 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
VehicleBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0BMW8 Series (G15)M850i
Power
460 hp
343 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 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
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,890 kg
4,167 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,672 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
714 km
444 mi
648 km
402 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
240 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 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 M4 (F82) CS 3.0BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 km (41 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW 8 Series (G15) M850i

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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