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BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0vsBMW M3 (G80 LCI) · Facelift 2024 3.0

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

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BMW M3 (F80)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2016-2020
VS

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) · Facelift 2024

3.0

480 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    288 hp/t
    215 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
Power
450hp336kW
480hp358kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,210kg4,872lb
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
37.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
49.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
13.7s
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg 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
11.8s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
282hp/t210kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
584km363mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
123mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
59L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.07,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.06,250 rpm2,650-6,130 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
13.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
480 hp
358 kW

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0 has 30 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 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
1,705 kg
3,759 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
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 (F80)Competition 3.04.0 s
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.04.2 s

Although BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0 has more power, BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0: 1.8 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
723 km
449 mi
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
584 km
363 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
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
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
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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 (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
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
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
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 20243.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 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
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
584 km
363 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 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 (F80) Competition 3.0BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 3.0
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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