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) | 1615 / 3560 | 1634 / 3602 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 254 / 250 | 275 / 272 |
| Average price | €71,000 | €93,000 |
| Auto insurance group | 42 | 45 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M2 Competition | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:12.20 | 1:12.20 |
| Thunderhill Park West | 1:26.91 | 1:23.87 |
| Sachsenring | 1:35.67 | 1:36.69 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Club | 1:22.82 | 1:23.10 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours GP | 1:59.78 | 1:59.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M2 Competition | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.1 s | 3.4 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 | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.4 s | 13.2 s |
| 1000 m | 22.5 s @ 240.0 kph | 22.2 s @ 245.0 kph |
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.1 s | 8.6 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 |
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 (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 |
| 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 | 9.2 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M2 Competition | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) | 69.8 kph (43.4 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 41 UK) | 11.5 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 25 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 126 m (413 ft) | 131 m (429 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M2 Competition | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 93 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 Competition is the fastest by a small margin.
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