BMW M3 / M4 F80 / F82 or BMW M3 / M4 G80 / G82? They're two generations of the same car. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| BMW M3 / M4 F80 / F82 | BMW M3 / M4 G80 / G82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2014–2020 | 2021– |
| Engine | 3.0 twin-turbo inline-six S55 | 3.0 S58 twin-turbo inline-six |
| Stock power | 425 hp / 406 lb-ft (Competition 444 hp) (US) | 473 hp (Competition: 503 hp) |
Power by stage
| BMW M3 / M4 F80 / F82 | BMW M3 / M4 G80 / G82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 425 hp | 503 hp |
| Stage 1 | 500–540 hp | ≈588–659 hp |
| Stage 2 | 530–575 hp | ≈604–669 hp |
| Stage 3 | 620–710 hp | 750+ hp |
| Stage 4 | 800–900 whp | 900+ hp |
Careful: one car's figures are at the wheels (whp) and the other's at the engine (hp), so they aren't directly comparable. Convert with the crank to wheel calculator.
Typical parts cost
| BMW M3 / M4 F80 / F82 | BMW M3 / M4 G80 / G82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | $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). | bootmod3 $595 (licence and one map). |
| Stage 2 | downpipes $480–$1,999 (VRSF, Active Autowerke); charge cooler $750–$1,695 (Dinan, CSF); Mosselman remap with downpipes €2,651 before tax. | the same bootmod3 licence ($595). |
| Stage 3 | 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 M3 / M4 F80 / F82 reaches 800–900 whp and the BMW M3 / M4 G80 / G82 900+ hp.