M2 is barely faster than sub-M2's
BMW M235i vs BMW M2 vs BMW M240i
| Category | BMW M235i | BMW M240i | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps) | 326 | 340 | 375 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 450 | 500 | 500 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1545 | 1578 | 1559 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 211 | 215 | 241 |
| Average price (€) | 50k | 50k | 64k |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M235i | BMW M240i | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.00 | 1:15.00 | 1:12.20 |
| Sachsenring | 1:40.33 | 1:40.89 | 1:35.53 |
| Virginia International Raceway Grand East Course (post 01/2014) | 3:07.20 | 3:08.00 | 3:01.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M235i | BMW M240i | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.6 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.9 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.5 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.3 s | 6.9 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.7 s | 10.1 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.1 s | 16.2 s | 14.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s | 9.0 s | 8.8 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s | 12.9 s | 12.4 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M235i | BMW M240i | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 2.9 s | 2.9 s | 3.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 3.8 s | 3.8 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 3.2 s | 3.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.0 s | 3.8 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.1 s | 5.0 s | 5.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 6.4 s | 6.8 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.0 s | 8.8 s | 9.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.6 s | 11.4 s | 12.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 14.2 s | 14.7 s | 16.3 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M235i | BMW M240i | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph | 250 kph | 280 kph |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 18.3 s | 17.5 s | 16.4 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g | 0.69 g | 0.70 g |
| 18m slalom | 70.8 kph | 69.8 kph | 71.4 kph |
| Fuel economy | 7.5 l/100 km | 10.3 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m | 32 m | 31 m |
| 200 kph - 0 | 132 m | 142 m | 124 m |
Summary
| Category | BMW M235i | BMW M240i | BMW M2 (F87) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 89 | 88 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 75 | 80 | 100 |
| Overall | 84 | 85 | 100 |
Verdict
M2 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Gnashers 4m ago
Not everything is about speed.
The OG M2 has better steering, better suspension, better cornering, better damping, better sound, better interior, and feels more raw. They didn't put as much sound deadening in the car so you can hear everything, the Engine and DCT are mapped so that every drive feels like a special occasion.
And of course the M2 looks much better, with it's wide arches.
I owned a tuned M140i running 455bhp/634nm, and in a straight line it murders most M cars. But my standard OG M2 destroys it on a twisty B road. No matter how much you spend on tuning and modifying an m lite, it will never be a real M car.
GytisM 2m ago @Gnashers
Sorry, can you clarify what do you call OG M2 and M2 Lite? I'm trying to get into M2 world but these acronyms are very confusing. Thanks
FastestLaps 2m ago @GytisM
these acronyms are very confusing
I think "M2 Lite" could be M140i. "M Lite" is anything that contains "M" in model designation (not to be confused with mere "M Package" which is mostly cosmetic), but is not a true M-Car (M2, M3, M4, M5, X5M, X4M etc).
JailBreak 2m ago @FastestLaps
I guess as a "tier list" this might help
M Sports Package: Offered on base model BMW's where different wheels are added, different "M" Steering wheel, M badging and other M components but are not "M cars"
M Performance Cars: These are almost like "half" M cars, they typically have better performance than the base model cars, but aren't as fast as the full M car. (M140i, M240i, M340i, M440i, M550i, etc.
