Car comparison

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0vsBMW M8 Coupe (F92) 4.4 V8

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

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BMW M2 coupe (F87)

CS 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2020-2020
VS

BMW M8 Coupe (F92)

4.4 V8

600 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M8 Coupe (F92) 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Most powerful
    600 hp
    447 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    318 hp/t
    237 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    219 g/km
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
Power
450hp336kW
600hp447kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,385kg5,258lb
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
62.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
39.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
12.9s
Calculated
10.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
318hp/t237kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
398Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
542km337mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,461mm176in
4,867mm192in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,907mm75in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,362mm54in
Wheelbase
2,693mm106in
2,827mm111in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,601mm63in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
118mm5in
-
Trunk volume
390L
-
Max trunk volume-
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
-
CO2 emissions
219g/km
242g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0BMW M8 Coupe (F92) 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M8 Coupe (F92) 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.06,250 rpm2,350-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V86,000 rpm1,800-5,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
10.8 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
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
11.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
600 hp
447 kW

BMW M8 Coupe (F92) 4.4 V8 has 150 hp more than BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0 and BMW M8 Coupe (F92) 4.4 V8: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
1,885 kg
4,156 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)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
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)CS 3.04.0 s
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V83.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M8 Coupe (F92) 4.4 V8 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: 0.7 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)CS 3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0 and BMW M8 Coupe (F92) 4.4 V8: 1.0 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)CS 3.0
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
600 hp
447 kW
3.3 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
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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
1,414 mm
55.7 in
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,867 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 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)CS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
Power
600 hp
447 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

BMW M8 Coupe (F92) 4.4 V8 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)CS 3.0
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
3.3 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
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM8 Coupe (F92)4.4 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
600 hp
447 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.3 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
1,885 kg
4,156 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,461 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,867 mm
191.6 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 in
Range score
542 km
337 mi
-
CO2 score
219 g/km
242 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0BMW M8 Coupe (F92) 4.4 V8
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 23 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

BMW M8 Coupe (F92) 4.4 V8

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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