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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the BMW M2 (G87) gets there in 11.89 s — 0.32 s ahead of the BMW M3 G80.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | BMW M2 (G87) | BMW M3 G80 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 3.63 s | 3.96 s |
| 0–100 mph | 8.42 s | 8.86 s |
| 60 ft | 1.89 s | 2.03 s |
| 1/8 mile | 7.73 s | 7.99 s |
| 1/4 mile | 11.89 s | 12.20 s |
| Trap speed | 118.3 mph | 117.7 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the BMW M2 (G87), 9/10 for the BMW M3 G80 — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | BMW M2 (G87) | BMW M3 G80 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Power | 453 bhp | 473 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,725 kg | 1,705 kg |
| Power to weight | 263 bhp/t | 278 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Rear drive | Rear drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |