Car comparison

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0vsBMW M4 (G82) 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

480 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2024-present
VS

BMW M4 (G82)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024

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
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    282 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    546 km
    339 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMWM4 (G82)3.0
Power
480hp358kW
480hp358kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
2,155kg4,751lb
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
49.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
282hp/t210kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
510km317mi
Calculated
546km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,393mm55in
Wheelbase
2,747mm108in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
440L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
59L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0BMW M4 (G82) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (G82) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM2 (G87)3.06,250 rpm2,650-6,130 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM4 (G82)3.06,250 rpm2,650-6,130 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMWM4 (G82)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
13.7 s
14.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 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
190 km/h
118 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
480 hp
358 kW
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
480 hp
358 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
BMWM4 (G82)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 (G87)3.0
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
1,700 kg
3,748 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
BMWM4 (G82)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 (G87)3.04.2 s
BMWM4 (G82)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 (G87)3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWM4 (G82)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 M4 (G82) 3.0: 0.6 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
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
510 km
317 mi
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
546 km
339 mi

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
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
480 hp
358 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 (G87)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 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
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 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
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 (G87)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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 (G87)3.0
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 (G87)3.0BMWM4 (G82)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
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
510 km
317 mi
546 km
339 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 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) 3.0BMW M4 (G82) 3.0
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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