Car comparison

BMW M4 (F82) 3.0vsBMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

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

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BMW M4 (F82)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2020
VS

BMW M2 coupe (F87)

3.0

370 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW M4 (F82) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    431 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    280 hp/t
    209 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    185 g/km
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 (F82)3.0BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
431hp321kW
370hp276kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
465Nm343lb-ft
Curb weight
1,537kg3,389lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,010kg4,431lb
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
53.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
280hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t182kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
358Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
658km409mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,468mm176in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,383mm54in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,693mm106in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,603mm63in
1,601mm63in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
123mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
60L
52L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
185g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 (F82) 3.0BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 (F82) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 (F82)3.05,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.06,500 rpm1,400-5,560 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 (F82)3.0BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
15.1 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
370 hp
276 kW

BMW M4 (F82) 3.0 has 61 hp more than BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 and BMW M4 (F82) 3.0: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
465 Nm
343 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
1,520 kg
3,351 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)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM2 coupe (F87)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
BMWM4 (F82)3.04.1 s
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.04.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 (F82) 3.0 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) 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
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
243 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
723 km
449 mi
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
658 km
409 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
370 hp
276 kW
4.3 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)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 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)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

BMW M4 (F82) 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)3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.3 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)3.0
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
243 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 (F82)3.0BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,468 mm
175.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
658 km
409 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
185 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
243 hp/t
182 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 M4 (F82) 3.0BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 (F82) 3.0

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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