Car comparison

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

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

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BMW M2 coupe (F87)

Competition 3.0

410 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
VS

BMW M4 (F82)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M4 (F82) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Most powerful
    431 hp
    321 kW
  • Lightest
    1,537 kg
    3,389 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    280 hp/t
    209 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0BMWM4 (F82)3.0
Power
410hp306kW
431hp321kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,537kg3,389lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
53.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
280hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
565km351mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,461mm176in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,410mm56in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,693mm106in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,601mm63in
1,603mm63in
Ground clearance
118mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
60L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
194g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0BMW M4 (F82) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (F82) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.05,250-7,000 rpm2,350-5,200 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM4 (F82)3.05,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0BMWM4 (F82)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
14.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
410 hp
306 kW
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
431 hp
321 kW

BMW M4 (F82) 3.0 has 21 hp more than BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0 and BMW M4 (F82) 3.0: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
1,537 kg
3,389 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)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM4 (F82)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
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.04.2 s
BMWM4 (F82)3.04.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 (F82) 3.0 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0: 0.1 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)Competition 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 (F82) 3.0 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0: 0.9 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)Competition 3.0
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
565 km
351 mi
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
723 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
410 hp
306 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
4.1 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
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,461 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
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

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)Competition 3.0
Power
410 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

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
BMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWM4 (F82)3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.1 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)Competition 3.0
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)Competition 3.0BMWM4 (F82)3.0
Power
410 hp
306 kW
431 hp
321 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,537 kg
3,389 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,461 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
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
Range score
565 km
351 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0BMW M4 (F82) 3.0
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) Competition 3.0

  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

BMW M4 (F82) 3.0

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 158 km (98 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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