Car comparison

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

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

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BMW M3 (F80)

CS 3.0

460 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2018
VS

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) · Facelift 2024

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2024-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0

  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 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 (F80)CS 3.0BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Power
460hp343kW
510hp380kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
44.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
12.5s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg 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
11.6s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
379Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
376Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
596km370mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
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) CS 3.0BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
12.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0 has 50 hp more than BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
1,730 kg
3,814 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)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 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 (F80)CS 3.03.9 s
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.03.9 s

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

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)CS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0: 1.6 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
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
723 km
449 mi
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
596 km
370 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.9 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)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 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)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) 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 (F80)CS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.9 s
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
3.9 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)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0BMWM3 (G80 LCI)Facelift 2024Competition 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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
596 km
370 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
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Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 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) CS 3.0BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 (G80 LCI) Facelift 2024 Competition 3.0

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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