Car comparison

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0vsBMW X3 M (F97) 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 X3 M (F97)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2019-2021

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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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
  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    238 g/km
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0

  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    619 km
    385 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
Power
450hp336kW
480hp358kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
355Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
619km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,461mm176in
4,726mm186in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,897mm75in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,667mm66in
Wheelbase
2,693mm106in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,601mm63in
1,602mm63in
Ground clearance
118mm5in
-
Trunk volume
390L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
65L
CO2 emissions
238g/km
239g/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 X3 M (F97) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 M (F97) 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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.06,250 rpm2,600-5,600 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWX3 M (F97)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
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
118 mph
181 km/h
113 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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
480 hp
358 kW

BMW X3 M (F97) 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 X3 M (F97) 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
BMWX3 M (F97)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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
1,970 kg
4,343 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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.04.2 s

Although BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0 has more power, BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
619 km
385 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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,667 mm
65.6 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/h4.2 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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
BMWX3 M (F97)3.0
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 coupe (F87)CS 3.0BMWX3 M (F97)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
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,667 mm
65.6 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
619 km
385 mi
CO2 score
238 g/km
239 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 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.

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 X3 M (F97) 3.0
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 coupe (F87) CS 3.0

  • Is 420 kg lighter
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 M (F97) 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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