BMW M3 (F80) vs BMW M4 (F82/F83): specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
BMW · 2014–2018
M3 (F80)
- Power
- 331 kW450 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.0 s
- Kerb mass
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BMW · 2014–2021
M4 (F82/F83)
- Power
- 317 kW431 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.3 s
- Kerb mass
- 1,572 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: M3 (F80) 2 M4 (F82/F83) 0
- Performance M3 (F80) 0–100 km/h: 4.0 s vs 4.3 s
- Off-road M3 (F80) Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Sedan vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
BMW M3 (F80) is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s against 4.3 s for BMW M4 (F82/F83). On the catalog figures, the BMW M3 (F80) is the pick for performance and off-road. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the BMW M3 (F80) yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | M3 (F80) | M4 (F82/F83) |
|---|---|---|
| PI | S · 869 | S · 774 |
| Power | 100 | 72 |
| Grip | 70 | 66 |
| Handling | 75 | 73 |
| Top speed | 100 | 100 |
| Launch | 74 | 71 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 M3 (F80)Competition · petrol · 331 kW (450 PS) 11.00 sat 254 km/h
- 2 M4 (F82/F83)Coupé · petrol · 317 kW (431 PS) 11.70 sat 237 km/h · +0.70 s
Full specifications
| BMW M3 (F80) | BMW M4 (F82/F83) | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Competition · petrol · 331 kW (450 PS) | Coupé · petrol · 317 kW (431 PS) |
| Production years | 2014–2018 | 2014–2021 |
| Body | Sedan | Coupe |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 331 kW (450 PS) 444 hp Better | 317 kW (431 PS) 425 hp |
| Power, all versions | 317–338 kW (431–460 PS) 425–453 hp | 317–368 kW (431–500 PS) 425–493 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 4.0 s Better | 4.3 s |
| Power per tonne | No data | 202 kW/t 245 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 6 cyl | 6 cyl |
| Engine code | S55 | S55B30 |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | No data | 4,671 mm 183.9 in |
| Width | No data | 1,870 mm 73.6 in |
| Height | No data | 1,383 mm 54.4 in |
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,812 mm 110.7 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,572 kg 3,466 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 445 l 15.7 cu ft |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| CO₂ | No data | 227 g/km |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Country, Fuel, Engine, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).