BMW cars with highest power to weight ratio
Top 40 BMW cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated May 2025.
Most accurate predictor of acceleration is power to weight ratio. The more power engine can produce and the less mass it has to accelerate, the quicker the acceleration.
For low speed acceleration and acceleration from standstill, traction also plays important role. Aerodynamic drag takes over as dominating factor at high speed.
Everything in between is where power to weight ratio matters the most. Mid-range acceleration is also important for track performance.
| # | make & model | Hp/tonne▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2010 BMW M3 GT2-R | 480 |  |
| 2. | 2023 BMW 3.0 CSL | 345 |  |
| 3. | 2018 BMW M5 Competition | 324 |  |
| 4. | 2015 BMW M6 Competition | 316 |  |
| 5. | 2017 BMW M5 | 308 |  |
| 6. | 2014 BMW M5 Anniversary | 311 |  |
| 7. | 2019 BMW M8 | 314 |  |
| 8. | 2025 BMW Skytop | 311 |  |
| 9. | 2016 BMW M4 GTS | 308 |  |
| 10. | 2013 BMW M6 Coupe Competition | 303 |  |
| 11. | 2025 BMW M4 CS | 309 |  |
| 12. | 2024 BMW M3 CS | 309 |  |
| 13. | 2026 BMW M2 CS | 306 |  |
| 14. | 2013 BMW M5 Competition | 296 |  |
| 15. | 2024 BMW M5 M Performance Upgrade | 299 |  |
| 16. | 2015 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Competition | 298 |  |
| 17. | 2011 BMW M5 | 285 |  |
| 18. | 2025 BMW M3 CS Touring | 294 |  |
| 19. | 2005 BMW M6 | 283 |  |
| 20. | 2005 BMW M6 Competition Package | 286 |  |
| 21. | 2024 BMW M5 | 299 |  |
| 22. | 2012 BMW M6 | 290 |  |
| 23. | 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupé Competition | 289 |  |
| 24. | 2010 BMW M3 GTS | 288 |  |
| 25. | 2025 BMW M5 Touring | 288 |  |
| 26. | 1991 BMW Nazca C2 | 284 |  |
| 27. | 2018 BMW M3 CS | 281 |  |
| 28. | 2014 BMW M4 | 265 |  |
| 29. | 2012 BMW M3 CRT | 283 |  |
| 30. | 2021 BMW M4 Competition xDrive | 288 |  |
| 31. | 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe | 282 |  |
| 32. | 2024 BMW M3 Touring Competition xDrive | 281 |  |
| 33. | 2014 BMW M6 Cabrio Competition | 280 |  |
| 34. | 2014 BMW M3 | 264 |  |
| 35. | 2020 BMW M4 Competition Coupe | 292 |  |
| 36. | 2020 BMW M3 Competition | 291 |  |
| 37. | 2016 BMW M3 Competition | 271 |  |
| 38. | 2016 BMW M760Li xDrive | 266 |  |
| 39. | 2020 BMW M550i xDrive | 270 |  |
| 40. | 2005 BMW M5 | 268 |  |
Sources
All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 05/23/2025, last addition - BMW M2 CS.
