Car comparison

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

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M4 (F82) Competition 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    297 hp/t
    221 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    682 km
    424 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,515kg3,340lb
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
65.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
297hp/t221kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
355Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,461mm176in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,392mm55in
Wheelbase
2,693mm106in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,601mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
118mm5in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
60L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
204g/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 M4 (F82) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (F82) Competition 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
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.07,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
14.2 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
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
188 km/h
117 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
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 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
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 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)CS 3.0
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
1,515 kg
3,340 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
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 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
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.04.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 (F82) Competition 3.0 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: 1.6 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
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 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
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
682 km
424 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
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.2 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
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
1,392 mm
54.8 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
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

BMW M4 (F82) Competition 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
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.2 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
BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM4 (F82)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.2 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
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
297 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0BMW M4 (F82) Competition 3.0
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

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

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW M4 (F82) Competition 3.0

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 182 km (113 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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