Car comparison

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0vsBMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh

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

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BMW M2 (G87)

3.0

460 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2024
VS

BMW i4 (G26)

M50 83.9 kWh

544 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Most powerful
    544 hp
    406 kW
  • Highest torque
    795 Nm
    586 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    267 hp/t
    199 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
Power
460hp343kW
544hp406kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
795Nm586lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,735kg6,030lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
43.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
246hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
531km330mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
-
Length
4,580mm180in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,747mm108in
2,856mm112in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,589mm63in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
125mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,290L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
460 hp
343 kW
BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
544 hp
406 kW

BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh has 84 hp more than BMW M2 (G87) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh: 84 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
795 Nm
586 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
2,215 kg
4,883 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 (G87)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.04.1 s
BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh3.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh and BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
460 hp
343 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
544 hp
406 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 (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
BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
Power
460 hp
343 kW
544 hp
406 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
795 Nm
586 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
531 km
330 mi
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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 (G87) 3.0
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Is 490 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 245 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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