pretty impressive, especially for the power figures
BMW M3 vs BMW M2
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 375 / 370 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1628 / 3589 | 1559 / 3437 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 258 / 255 | 241 / 237 |
| Average price | €79,000 | €64,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E92) | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.7 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.3 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.2 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.6 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.1 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.6 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.4 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 12.7 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 15.1 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 22.5 s | 21.7 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 23.9 s | 27.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 8.8 s @ 96.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph | 12.4 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E92) | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.9 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.3 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.9 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.9 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.2 s | 14.8 s |
| 1000 m | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph | 22.9 s @ 232.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E92) | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.3 s | 3.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 3.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.1 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.1 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.9 s | 7.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.0 s | 9.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.8 s | 12.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 16.3 s | 16.3 s |
| 30 - 70 mph | 3.9 s | 3.6 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW M3 (E92) | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 31 m (100 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 136 m (445 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (147 ft) | 48 m (159 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft | 16.4 s @ 1391 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) | 71.4 kph (44.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
M2 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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