Car comparison

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0vsBMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8

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 Gran Coupe (G16)

M850i V8

530 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • 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 city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
Power
460hp343kW
530hp395kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,600kg5,732lb
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
59.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
51.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
376Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
680km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,672mm184in
5,082mm200in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
3,023mm119in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,671mm66in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
445L
-
Max trunk volume-
440L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
60L
68L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
229g/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 Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8: 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V85,500-6,000 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
13.4 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
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
191 km/h
118 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
530 hp
395 kW

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 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 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
BMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
1,995 kg
4,398 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V83.9 s

Although BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 has more power, BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0 and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8: 1.6 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
680 km
423 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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
530 hp
395 kW
3.9 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 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

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 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

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 Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.9 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 (F82)CS 3.0BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
Power
460 hp
343 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.9 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
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
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
Range score
714 km
444 mi
680 km
423 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
291 hp/t
217 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 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 M4 (F82) CS 3.0BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 (F82) CS 3.0

  • Is 415 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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