BMW M8 Convertible (F91)
Car comparison
BMW M8 Convertible (F91) Competition 4.4 V8vsBMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Competition 3.0
Comparison overview
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BMW M8 Convertible (F91) Competition 4.4 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.3 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful625 hp466 kW
- Highest torque750 Nm553 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight311 hp/t232 kW/t3.2 kg/hp
- Best estimated range630 km391 mi
- Largest trunk350 L
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score87/100
- Best practicality score48/100
BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0
- Lightest1,920 kg4,233 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
- Best economy score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 625hp466kW | 510hp380kW |
| Torque | 750Nm553lb-ft | 650Nm479lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,010kg4,431lb | 1,920kg4,233lb |
| Gross weight | 2,440kg5,379lb | 2,345kg5,170lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 39.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 49.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.3s | 3.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.1s | 13.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.1s Calculated | 3.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 11.2s Calculated | 11.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 311hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb Calculated | 266hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton Calculated | 339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 630km391mi Calculated | 578km359mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,395cc268cu in | 2,993cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,867mm192in | 4,794mm189in |
| Width | 1,907mm75in | 1,887mm74in |
| Height | 1,353mm53in | 1,395mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,827mm111in | 2,857mm112in |
| Front track | 1,627mm64in | 1,617mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,632mm64in | 1,605mm63in |
| Ground clearance | - | 121mm5in |
| Trunk volume | - | 300L |
| Max trunk volume | 350L | 385L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 68L | 59L |
| CO2 emissions | 246g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW M8 Convertible (F91) Competition 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
- BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 1,800-5,800 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | 6,250 rpm | 2,750-5,500 rpm | 7,200 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.1 s | 3.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.3 s | 3.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.1 s | 13.2 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 1.8 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.8 s | 5.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.3 s | 7.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.4 s | 9.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.2 s | 11.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 201 km/h 125 mph | 191 km/h 119 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | 625 hp 466 kW |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | 510 hp 380 kW |
BMW M8 Convertible (F91) Competition 4.4 V8 has 115 hp more than BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0.
The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 and BMW M8 Convertible (F91) Competition 4.4 V8: 115 hp (86 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | 2,010 kg 4,431 lb |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | 3.3 s |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | 3.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M8 Convertible (F91) Competition 4.4 V8 and BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 and BMW M8 Convertible (F91) Competition 4.4 V8: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | 311 hp/t 232 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | 266 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | 630 km 391 mi |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | 578 km 359 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | 625 hp 466 kW | 3.3 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | 510 hp 380 kW | 3.7 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 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.
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| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 |
| 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 |
| 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW M8 Convertible (F91) Competition 4.4 V8 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK | 3.3 s |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | 311 hp/t 232 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 10.8 L/100 km 21.8 mpg US 26.2 mpg UK |
| BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | 266 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMWM8 Convertible (F91)Competition 4.4 V8 | BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 625 hp 466 kW | 510 hp 380 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.3 s | 3.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,010 kg 4,431 lb | 1,920 kg 4,233 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 630 km 391 mi | 578 km 359 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 246 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 350 L 12.4 cu ft | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 311 hp/t 232 kW/t 3.2 kg/hp | 266 hp/t 198 kW/t 3.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW M8 Convertible (F91) Competition 4.4 V8 | BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 |
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| Consumption | 10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.90 LC100 km | 17.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.42 LC100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,835 LC/year | 2,678 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW M8 Convertible (F91) Competition 4.4 V8
- Has 115 hp more
- Has 100 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 51 km (32 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
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0
- Is 90 kg lighter
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
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