Car comparison

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0vsBMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0

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

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BMW M2 (G87)

CS 3.0

530 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2025-present
VS

BMW M4 (F82)

GTS 3.0

500 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    302 km/h
    188 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    530 hp
    395 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    331 hp/t
    247 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    706 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
Power
530hp395kW
500hp373kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
2,125kg4,685lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Calculated
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
68.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
11.7s
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
312hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
382Nm/t256lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
520km323mi
Calculated
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,587mm181in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,747mm108in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
108mm4in
Trunk volume
390L
445L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
52L
60L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,730 rpm7,200 rpm
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.7 s
11.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Limited
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
204 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
530 hp
395 kW
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
500 hp
373 kW

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0 has 30 hp more than BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0 and BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
1,510 kg
3,329 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)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
305 km/h
190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.03.8 s
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.03.8 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)CS 3.0
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0 and BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0: 1.5 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)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
520 km
323 mi
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
706 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0
530 hp
395 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
500 hp
373 kW
3.8 s
305 km/h
190 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)CS 3.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,587 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 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)CS 3.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW M4 (F82) GTS 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)CS 3.0
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM2 (G87)CS 3.0BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0
Power
530 hp
395 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,587 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
520 km
323 mi
706 km
439 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
331 hp/t
247 kW/t
3.0 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) CS 3.0BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M2 (G87) CS 3.0

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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