Car comparison

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0vsPorsche 911 Dakar (992) 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

Porsche 911 Dakar (992)

3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    299 hp/t
    223 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    638 km
    396 mi
  • Best performance score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 (G87)3.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480hp358kW
480hp358kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,155kg4,751lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
41.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
13.7s
12.0s
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
282hp/t210kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
510km317mi
Calculated
638km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,530mm178in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,403mm55in
1,338mm53in
Wheelbase
2,747mm108in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
161mm6in
Trunk volume
390L
132L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
52L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 (G87)3.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
12.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
196 km/h
122 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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
570 Nm
420 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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
1,605 kg
3,538 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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.03.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 and BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: 0.8 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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)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 (G87)3.0
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
638 km
396 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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
3.4 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
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 (G87)3.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 in
Range score
510 km
317 mi
638 km
396 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 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) 3.0Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 258 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 128 km (80 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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