Car comparison

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0vsBMW M2 (G87) 3.0

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

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BMW M4 (G82)

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2020-2024
VS

BMW M2 (G87)

3.0

460 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 (G82) 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
  • 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 performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 (G82)3.0BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
480hp358kW
460hp343kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
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
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
14.3s
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
282hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
324Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
546km339mi
Calculated
510km317mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,794mm189in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,393mm55in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,747mm108in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
123mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
390L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0BMW M2 (G87) 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 (G82) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 (G82)3.06,250 rpm2,650-6,130 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM2 (G87)3.06,250 rpm2,650-5,870 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 (G82)3.0BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
14.3 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
460 hp
343 kW

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0 has 20 hp more than BMW M2 (G87) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M2 (G87) 3.0 and BMW M4 (G82) 3.0: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM2 (G87)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
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
BMWM2 (G87)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
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM2 (G87)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
BMWM4 (G82)3.04.2 s
BMWM2 (G87)3.04.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 (G82) 3.0 and BMW M2 (G87) 3.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
460 hp
343 kW
4.3 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
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
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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

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
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
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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

BMW M4 (G82) 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
BMWM4 (G82)3.0
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.3 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
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
BMWM2 (G87)3.0
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 (G82)3.0BMWM2 (G87)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
546 km
339 mi
510 km
317 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
282 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M4 (G82) 3.0BMW M2 (G87) 3.0
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 (G82) 3.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 36 km (23 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW M2 (G87) 3.0

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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