BMW M3 Competition vs BMW M2 Competition
| Category | BMW M2 Competition | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 410 / 404 | 450 / 444 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 550 / 406 | 550 / 406 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1616 / 3563 | 1626 / 3585 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 254 / 250 | 277 / 273 |
| Average price | €71,000 | €92,000 |
| Auto insurance group | 42 | 45 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M2 Competition | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.1 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.9 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.1 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.4 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 7.8 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.1 s | 8.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.8 s @ 96.9 mph | 8.6 s @ 99.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 116.0 mph | 12.2 s @ 120.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M2 Competition | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.1 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.2 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.6 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.4 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.1 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.1 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.5 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.4 s | 13.2 s |
| 1000 m | 22.5 s @ 240.0 kph | 22.1 s @ 242.6 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M2 Competition | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 3.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.0 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 3.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.3 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.7 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 9.1 s | 9.7 s |
| 80 - 150 kph (5) | 8.5 s | 8.1 s |
| 80 - 150 kph (6) | 11.2 s | 10.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.3 s | 7.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 8.8 s | 9.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.5 s | 12.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 17.7 s | 19.4 s |
| 140 - 200 kph (5) | 7.6 s | 7.8 s |
| 140 - 200 kph (6) | 9.9 s | 10.4 s |
| 100 - 140 kph | 2.8 s | 2.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.4 s | 9.1 s |
| 45 - 65 mph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M2 Competition | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 284 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) | 71.2 kph (44.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 41 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
| Measured power | 418 ps (412 bhp) | 467 ps (461 bhp) |
| Measured torque | 559 Nm (412 lb-ft) | 556 Nm (410 lb-ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 126 m (413 ft) | 131 m (429 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 30 m (100 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M2 Competition | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 Competition is the fastest by a small margin.
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