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Bmw M4 G80 Vs F80

By the Editorial Staff

March 24, 2026

F80 VS G80 - Pros & Cons - YouTube
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BMW G80 M3 & G82 M4 VS. F80 M3 CS | 4K DESIGN & COLOR COMPARISON - YouTube
BMW G80 M3 & G82 M4 VS. F80 M3 CS | 4K DESIGN & COLOR COMPARISON - YouTube Image via www.youtube.com

Having owned an F80 M3 base, an F80 M3 CS and currently a G82 M4 Competition, here is my take. The G80 and G82 are identical from a performance standpoint, so comparing to my G82 instead of the G80 applies. F80: A little lighter, subjectively less polarizing styling, unhinged and loose rear end for a more raw experience.

G80 vs F80 side-by-side render (Assetto Corsa mods) - top vs bottom ...
G80 vs F80 side-by-side render (Assetto Corsa mods) - top vs bottom ... Image via www.reddit.com

Any good F80 vs G80 owner comparisons yet? G80 BMW M3 and M4 General Topics BMW M3 (G80), M4 (G82), CSL and 3.0 CSL General Forum. BMW M3 BMW F80/F82 vs. G80/G82.

Photo Comparison: G80 BMW M3 vs F80 BMW M3 -- Is Newer Always Better?
Photo Comparison: G80 BMW M3 vs F80 BMW M3 -- Is Newer Always Better? Image via www.bmwblog.com

The introduction of the BMW F80 M3, F82 M4, and F83 M4 Convertible made its debut in 2014, succeeding the E90 and E92 M3 models. This generation was meticulously engineered to deliver enhanced output, performance, and efficiency. Crafting a new 3 Series (and 4 Series) M car is a big task, considering the remarkable success achieved by each preceding generation.

BMW M4 F80 v G80 M4 Competition - YouTube
BMW M4 F80 v G80 M4 Competition - YouTube Image via www.youtube.com

The F8x generation brought the. For this comparison I went to BMW Seattle who provided both the G80 M3 and G82 M4 - shot entirely via drone, you'll see a clear view of the now famous/infamous (depending on your taste) front. Is it even worth it getting a F80/82 over a G80/82 anymore? I like the look of the F series more but G series isn't that bad.

Photo Comparison: G80 BMW M3 vs F80 BMW M3 -- Is Newer Always Better?
Photo Comparison: G80 BMW M3 vs F80 BMW M3 -- Is Newer Always Better? Image via www.bmwblog.com

I was looking at prices of F M3/M4s and they go for 57k-60k € and G M3/M4 go for 65k. If anybody switched from F series to G series I would love to know the differences, ty. The BMW M4 F82 makes 431 horsepower and costs $60,000.

Photo Comparison: G80 BMW M3 vs F80 BMW M3 -- Is Newer Always Better?
Photo Comparison: G80 BMW M3 vs F80 BMW M3 -- Is Newer Always Better? Image via www.bmwblog.com

The BMW M3 F80 makes 435 horsepower and costs $50,000-a $10,000 price gap (20% more expensive for the M4) despite the M3 having 4hp more power. In 2014, the BMW M4 F82 was presented alongside the new BMW M3 F80. These two high.

F80 M3 vs G80 M3 - INSANE RACE!! - YouTube
F80 M3 vs G80 M3 - INSANE RACE!! - YouTube Image via www.youtube.com

BMW M3 F80 BMW M4 Competition G82 MODEL YEARS 2014-2018 2021-2023 HORSEPOWER 435 503 TORQUE 550 N.M 649 N.M WEIGHT KG 1,520 1,760 POWER TO WEIGHT 0.29 0.29 TIRE MODEL: 300 PILOT SUPER SPORT 255/35/19 / 275/35/19 MODEL: 180 PILOT SPORT CUP 2 275/35/19 / 285/30/20 ENGINE DESCRIPTION S55B30 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo straight. The BMW M4 is a high-performance version of the BMW 4 Series automobile developed by BMW 's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, that has been built since 2014. As part of the renumbering that splits the coupé and convertible variants of the 3 Series into the 4 Series, the M4 replaced those variants of the BMW M3.

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