Car comparison

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0vsBMW X4 (F26) M40i

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

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BMW M2 coupe (F87)

3.0

370 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2015-2018
VS

BMW X4 (F26)

M40i

360 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    465 Nm
    343 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • 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 performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

BMW X4 (F26) M40i

  • Best estimated range
    779 km
    484 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0BMWX4 (F26)M40i
Power
370hp276kW
360hp268kW
Torque
465Nm343lb-ft
465Nm343lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,765kg3,891lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
60.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t182kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,468mm176in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,901mm75in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,624mm64in
Wheelbase
2,693mm106in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,601mm63in
1,600mm63in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
390L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
67L
CO2 emissions
185g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0BMW X4 (F26) M40iPowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (F26) M40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.06,500 rpm1,400-5,560 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX4 (F26)M40i5,800-6,000 rpm1,350-5,250 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0BMWX4 (F26)M40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
20.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
370 hp
276 kW
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
360 hp
268 kW

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 has 10 hp more than BMW X4 (F26) M40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X4 (F26) M40i and BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
465 Nm
343 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
1,765 kg
3,891 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 coupe (F87)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.04.3 s
BMWX4 (F26)M40i4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 and BMW X4 (F26) M40i: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0 and BMW X4 (F26) M40i: 0.7 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
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
243 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
658 km
409 mi
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
779 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
370 hp
276 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 s
250 km/h
155 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 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
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 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
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
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 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
BMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.9 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
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
BMWX4 (F26)M40i
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)3.0BMWX4 (F26)M40i
Power
370 hp
276 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
465 Nm
343 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Range score
658 km
409 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
185 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 coupe (F87) 3.0BMW X4 (F26) M40i
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) 3.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW X4 (F26) M40i

  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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