Car comparison

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0vsBMW X4 M (F98) · Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0

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

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BMW M2 (G87)

3.0

460 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2024
VS

BMW X4 M (F98) · Facelift 2021

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2021-2025

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    602 km
    374 mi
  • Largest trunk
    525 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    267 hp/t
    199 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
Power
460hp343kW
510hp380kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
531km330mi
Calculated
602km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,754mm187in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,927mm76in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,620mm64in
Wheelbase
2,747mm108in
2,864mm113in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
-
Trunk volume
390L
525L
Max trunk volume-
1,430L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
52L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM2 (G87)3.06,250 rpm2,650-5,870 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 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 (G87)3.0BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
14.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
460 hp
343 kW
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0 has 50 hp more than BMW M2 (G87) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 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 (G87)3.0
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
2,010 kg
4,431 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
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 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 (G87)3.04.1 s
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.03.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0 and BMW M2 (G87) 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 (G87)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0: 1.0 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
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
531 km
330 mi
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
602 km
374 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
460 hp
343 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.8 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 (G87)3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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
1,403 mm
55.2 in
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,620 mm
63.8 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 (G87)3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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 (G87)3.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.8 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
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
254 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMWX4 M (F98)Facelift 2021Competition 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
2,010 kg
4,431 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,620 mm
63.8 in
Range score
531 km
330 mi
602 km
374 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
254 hp/t
189 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.

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 (G87) 3.0BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X4 M (F98) Facelift 2021 Competition 3.0

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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