BMW M3 (G80/G81) vs BMW M4 Competition G82: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
BMW · 2020–present
M3 (G80/G81)
- Power
- 353 kW480 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,705 kg
BMW · 2020–present
M4 Competition G82
Price from €91,000 (2021)
- Power
- 375 kW510 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.9 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,850 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: M3 (G80/G81) 2 M4 Competition G82 0
- Family M3 (G80/G81) Boot: 480 l vs 440 l
- Performance Too close to call Power per tonne: 207 kW/t vs 203 kW/t
- Off-road M3 (G80/G81) Drive and body: Rear-wheel drive · Sedan vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
BMW M4 Competition G82 has more power: 375 kW (510 PS) against 353 kW (480 PS) for BMW M3 (G80/G81). BMW M3 (G80/G81) is lighter by 145 kg (1,705 kg vs 1,850 kg). BMW M3 (G80/G81) has the bigger boot: 480 l against 440 l. At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €2,650 (BMW M3 (G80/G81)), €2,650 (BMW M4 Competition G82) (estimated). On the catalog figures, the BMW M3 (G80/G81) is the pick for family and off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the BMW M3 (G80/G81) 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 (G80/G81) | M4 Competition G82 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 696 | A · 714 |
| Power | 73 | 72 |
| Grip | 65 | 63 |
| Handling | 64 | 67 |
| Top speed | 58 | 58 |
| Launch | 64 | 76 |
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 M4 Competition G82Coupé (510 PS) · petrol · 375 kW (510 PS) 10.95 sat 244 km/h
- 2 M3 (G80/G81)M3 · petrol · 353 kW (480 PS) 13.07 sat 186 km/h · +2.12 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| M3 (G80/G81) | M4 Competition G82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,794 mm188.7 in | 4,794 mm188.7 in |
| Width | 1,903 mm74.9 in | 1,887 mm74.3 in −16 mm −0.6 in −0.8% |
| Height | 1,433 mm56.4 in | 1,393 mm54.8 in −40 mm −1.6 in −2.8% |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm112.5 in | 2,857 mm112.5 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,705 kg3,759 lb | 1,850 kg4,079 lb +145 kg +320 lb +8.5% |
| Boot | 480 l17.0 cu ft | 440 l15.5 cu ft −40 l −1.4 cu ft −8.3% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Too wide | Tight |
Difference vs M3 (G80/G81) (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| BMW M3 (G80/G81) | BMW M4 Competition G82 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | M3 · petrol · 353 kW (480 PS) | Coupé (510 PS) · petrol · 375 kW (510 PS) |
| Production years | 2020–present | 2020–present |
| Body | Sedan | Coupe |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 353 kW (480 PS) 473 hp | 375 kW (510 PS) 503 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 353–405 kW (480–551 PS) 473–543 hp | 375–390 kW (510–530 PS) 503–523 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft Better |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 3.9 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 250 km/h 155 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| Power per tonne | 207 kW/t 252 hp/ton calculated | 203 kW/t 247 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 6 cyl | 2,993 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l |
| Engine code | S58 | S58 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,794 mm 188.7 in | 4,794 mm 188.7 in |
| Width | 1,903 mm 74.9 in | 1,887 mm 74.3 in |
| Height | 1,433 mm 56.4 in | 1,393 mm 54.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm 112.5 in | 2,857 mm 112.5 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,705 kg 3,759 lb Better | 1,850 kg 4,079 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 480 l 17.0 cu ft Better | 440 l 15.5 cu ft |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 10.1 l/100 km 23.3 mpg US | 10.1 l/100 km 23.3 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 229 g/km | 228 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €2,650/year estimated | €2,650/year estimated |
| Price | ||
| Price | No data | from €91,000 (2021) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (10): Production years, Country, Top speed, Fuel, Engine code, Drive, Length, Wheelbase, Fuel consumption, Fuel cost per year.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.