Over 0–100 km/h, A110 GT 300 wins (3,92 s vs 4,38 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| M4 Coupe F82 | A110 GT 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,38 s | 3,92 s+0,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,21 s | 11,97 s+0,24 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,76 s | 21,76 s+0,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 272 km/h−22 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,64 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,65 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | M4 Coupe F82 | A110 GT 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 1,89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,43 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,38 s | 3,92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,49 s | 5,15 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,40 s | 8,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,64 s | 12,68 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 12,21 s | 11,97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,76 s | 21,76 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 272 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 431 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed M Steptronic with double clutch and Drivelogic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 114 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the A110 GT 300 hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 4.38 s for the Bmw M4 Coupe. At this point, the A110 GT 300 leads by 0.46 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 GT 300 is doing 157 km/h against 157 km/h for the Bmw M4 Coupe. The gap is 0.29 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A110 GT 300 crosses the line in 11.96 s versus 12.21 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw M4 Coupe maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the A110 GT 300 keeps accelerating towards 272 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.19 s.
Around 990 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw M4 Coupe overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 22 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 Coupe finishes in 21.75 s versus 21.76 s. The 0.01 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw M4 Coupe never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.64 kg/hp vs 3.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.11 seconds. The 0.46 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, A110 GT 300 wins (3,92 s vs 4,38 s).
M4 Coupe F82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,38 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M4 Coupe F82: 431 hp, ratio 3,64 kg/hp. A110 GT 300: 305 hp, ratio 3,65 kg/hp.
M4 Coupe F82: 250 km/h. A110 GT 300: 272 km/h.