Car comparison

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0vsBMW M4 (G82) 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 (G82)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    296 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    578 km
    359 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,550 kg
    3,417 lb
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
Power
450hp336kW
510hp380kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,155kg4,751lb
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
50.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
296hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
355Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,461mm176in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,393mm55in
Wheelbase
2,693mm106in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,601mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
118mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
440L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
59L
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 M4 (G82) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (G82) 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 (G82)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
13.3 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
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
191 km/h
119 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 (G82)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0 has 60 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 M4 (G82) Competition 3.0: 60 hp (45 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 (G82)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 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 (G82)Competition 3.0
1,725 kg
3,803 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 (G82)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 (G82)Competition 3.03.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0 and BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: 0.3 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 (G82)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
296 hp/t
220 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 (G82)Competition 3.0
578 km
359 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 (G82)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.9 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 (G82)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,393 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 (G82)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW M4 (G82) 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 (G82)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.9 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)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 (G82)Competition 3.0
296 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWM4 (G82)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.9 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
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,393 mm
54.8 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
578 km
359 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
296 hp/t
220 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.

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 M4 (G82) Competition 3.0
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

BMW M4 (G82) Competition 3.0

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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