Car comparison

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0vsFord Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

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

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BMW M2 (G87)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2026-present
VS

Ford Mustang VII

Dark Horse 5.0 V8

453 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    268 hp/t
    200 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 (G87)3.0FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
480hp358kW
453hp338kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,762kg3,885lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
57.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.8s
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,819mm190in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,917mm75in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,747mm108in
2,719mm107in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,595mm63in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,643mm65in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
-
Trunk volume
390L
381L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM2 (G87)3.06,250 rpm2,200-5,600 rpm6,500 rpm
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V87,250 rpm5,100 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 (G87)3.0FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 has 27 hp more than Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 and BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
1,762 kg
3,885 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 (G87)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 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 (G87)3.03.7 s
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 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 (G87)3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 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 (G87)3.0
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW
4.4 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 (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
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 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 (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
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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 (G87)3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.7 s
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.4 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 (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
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 (G87)3.0FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
480 hp
358 kW
453 hp
338 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,762 kg
3,885 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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 (G87) 3.0Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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