Car comparison

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0vsBMW M2 (G87) 3.0

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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2020-2020
VS

BMW M2 (G87)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2026-present

Comparison overview

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BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    500 km
    311 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
450hp336kW
480hp358kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,205kg4,861lb
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
64.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
12.8s
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
355Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
500km311mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,461mm176in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,693mm106in
2,747mm108in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,601mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
118mm5in
123mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
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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 M2 (G87) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: 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
BMWM2 (G87)3.06,250 rpm2,200-5,600 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
12.8 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
193 km/h
120 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
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
480 hp
358 kW

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 has 30 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 M2 (G87) 3.0: 30 hp (22 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
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
600 Nm
443 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
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
1,790 kg
3,946 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
BMWM2 (G87)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)CS 3.04.2 s
BMWM2 (G87)3.03.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: 0.5 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
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

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
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
500 km
311 mi
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
500 km
311 mi

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
4.2 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.7 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/h4.2 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
1,414 mm
55.7 in
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 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
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

BMW M2 (G87) 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)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.7 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
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
500 km
311 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 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 M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0BMW M2 (G87) 3.0
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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