M8 Gran Coupe vs M3 CS
BMW · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
M8 Gran Coupe
Beats the M3 CS by 0.27s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the M8 Gran Coupe beats the M3 CS comfortably, finishing 0.27 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the M8 Gran Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
523 hp
543 hp
0–100 km/h
3.3s
3.5s
Top speed
305 km/h
302 km/h
Engine
V8
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
750 Nm
650 Nm
Price
$146,000
$122,000
Simulated race times
Distance
M8 Gran Coupe
M3 CS
100 m
4.859s
4.990s
1/8 mile
7.179s
7.366s
1/4 mile
10.783s
11.050s
1 km
19.296s
19.721s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: M3 CS is $122,000 vs $146,000 for the M8 Gran Coupe — a $24,000 gap. Power: M3 CS makes 20 hp more (523 vs 543). 0–100 km/h: M8 Gran Coupe is 0.20s quicker (3.3s vs 3.5s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the M8 Gran Coupe or the M3 CS?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M8 Gran Coupe is faster, beating the M3 CS by 0.27 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M8 Gran Coupe vs the M3 CS?
The M8 Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, while the M3 CS does it in 3.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The M8 Gran Coupe produces 523 hp; the M3 CS produces 543 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The M8 Gran Coupe tops out at 305 km/h, and the M3 CS reaches 302 km/h.
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