Car comparison

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8vsBMW M2 (G87) 3.0

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

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)

M850i V8

530 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020
VS

BMW M2 (G87)

3.0

460 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    680 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    267 hp/t
    199 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
530hp395kW
460hp343kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,600kg5,732lb
2,155kg4,751lb
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
51.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
13.5s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
376Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
319Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
531km330mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,082mm200in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,932mm76in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
3,023mm119in
2,747mm108in
Front track
1,627mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,671mm66in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance-
123mm5in
Trunk volume-
390L
Max trunk volume
440L
-
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
68L
52L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8BMW M2 (G87) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V85,500-6,000 rpm1,800-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWM2 (G87)3.06,250 rpm2,650-5,870 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
13.5 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
530 hp
395 kW
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
460 hp
343 kW

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 has 70 hp more than BMW M2 (G87) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
1,725 kg
3,803 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V83.9 s
BMWM2 (G87)3.04.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 and BMW M2 (G87) 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
680 km
423 mi
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
531 km
330 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
530 hp
395 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
460 hp
343 kW
4.1 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
5,082 mm
200.1 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.9 s
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.1 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
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
5,082 mm
200.1 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
531 km
330 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 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 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8BMW M2 (G87) 3.0
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 149 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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