Car comparison

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0vsBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

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

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BMW M3 (G80)

CS 3.0

550 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2024
VS

BMW M3 (F80)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    302 km/h
    188 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    312 hp/t
    232 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
550hp410kW
450hp336kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
37.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
11.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
312hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
567km353mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,918mm76in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
60L
CO2 emissions-
194g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,950 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.07,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
11.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
202 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 has 100 hp more than BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
1,560 kg
3,439 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.03.4 s
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.04.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 and BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0: 2.1 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
567 km
353 mi
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
723 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW M3 (G80) CS 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.4 s
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.0 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
567 km
353 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
-
194 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
288 hp/t
215 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.

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 M3 (G80) CS 3.0BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0

  • Has 100 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 156 km (97 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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