Car comparison

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 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 (G82)

CSL 3.0

550 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2022
VS

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)

M850i V8

530 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2022

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    307 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    338 hp/t
    252 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
Power
550hp410kW
530hp395kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,600kg5,732lb
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.6s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
53.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
13.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
338hp/t252kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
584km363mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,794mm189in
5,082mm200in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
3,023mm119in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,671mm66in
Ground clearance
113mm4in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
440L
Doors
2
4
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
59L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 (G82) CSL 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 (G82)CSL 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,950 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 (G82)CSL 3.0BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
13.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
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
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
530 hp
395 kW

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0 has 20 hp more than BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8 and BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
650 Nm
479 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 (G82)CSL 3.0
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
2,010 kg
4,431 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 (G82)CSL 3.0
307 km/h
191 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 (G82)CSL 3.03.7 s
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V83.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0 and BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8: 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 (G82)CSL 3.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
264 hp/t
197 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 (G82)CSL 3.0
584 km
363 mi
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
3.7 s
307 km/h
191 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 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 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 (G82)CSL 3.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 (G82)CSL 3.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0BMW8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)M850i V8
Power
550 hp
410 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.9 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 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
584 km
363 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 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 (G82) CSL 3.0BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 385 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 km/h (26 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 75 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16) M850i V8

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 83 km (51 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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