BMW M2 G87 or BMW M3 / M4 F80 / F82? They're rivals, so owners often weigh one against the other. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| BMW M2 G87 | BMW M3 / M4 F80 / F82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2023– | 2014–2020 |
| Engine | 3.0 S58 twin-turbo inline-six | 3.0 twin-turbo inline-six S55 |
| Stock power | 453 hp (2023–24) / 473 hp (2025+) (US) | 425 hp / 406 lb-ft (Competition 444 hp) (US) |
Power by stage
| BMW M2 G87 | BMW M3 / M4 F80 / F82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 453 hp | 425 hp |
| Stage 1 | ≈552–592 hp | 500–540 hp |
| Stage 2 | ≈621–718 hp | 530–575 hp |
| Stage 3 | 790–959 whp | 620–710 hp |
| Stage 4 | 900–1,000+ whp | 800–900 whp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| BMW M2 G87 | BMW M3 / M4 F80 / F82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | $595–$899 (bootmod3, CarBahn, JB4); MHD licence €499; G-Power €2,495 fitted; AC Schnitzer €5,990. | $579–$924 (JB4, bootmod3, Dinan, Active Autowerke); MHD €279 licence plus €109 per map pack; €609–€3,743 (RaceChip, Mosselman, G-Power, AC Schnitzer); Dinan+ with warranty $1,750. Pinned crank hub $429–$975 (Mosselman, VAC). |
| Stage 2 | the same MHD licence (€499); Fabspeed catted downpipes $3,626. | downpipes $480–$1,999 (VRSF, Active Autowerke); charge cooler $750–$1,695 (Dinan, CSF); Mosselman remap with downpipes €2,651 before tax. |
| Stage 3 | turbos $3,900–$7,495 (CTS, Vargas, Pure). | turbos $2,995–$5,685 (Pure) or €4,248 before tax (Mosselman); DCT clutches $2,599; Manhart's full kit €37,500. |
List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.
Where each one ends up
At Stage 4 the BMW M2 G87 reaches 900–1,000+ whp and the BMW M3 / M4 F80 / F82 800–900 whp.