Car comparison

BMW M2 (G87) CS 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)

CS 3.0

530 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2025-present
VS

BMW i4 (G26)

M50 83.9 kWh

544 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    302 km/h
    188 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    312 hp/t
    232 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh

  • Most powerful
    544 hp
    406 kW
  • Highest torque
    795 Nm
    586 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
Power
530hp395kW
544hp406kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
795Nm586lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
2,215kg4,883lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
2,735kg6,030lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
43.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
312hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
246hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
382Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
520km323mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
-
Length
4,587mm181in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,747mm108in
2,856mm112in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,589mm63in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
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)CS 3.0BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
530 hp
395 kW
BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
544 hp
406 kW

BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh has 14 hp more than BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0 and BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
650 Nm
479 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)CS 3.0
1,700 kg
3,748 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)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 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)CS 3.03.8 s
BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh3.9 s

Although BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh has more power, BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0 and BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh: 0.1 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)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 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)CS 3.0
530 hp
395 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 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)CS 3.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,587 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 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)CS 3.0BMWi4 (G26)M50 83.9 kWh
Power
530 hp
395 kW
544 hp
406 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
795 Nm
586 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
2,215 kg
4,883 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,587 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 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
520 km
323 mi
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0

  • Is 515 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 75 km/h (47 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 66 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW i4 (G26) M50 83.9 kWh

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 145 Nm more
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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