Sur 0–100 km/h, M4 G82 gagne (4,19 s vs 5,78 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 G82 | A4 45 TFSI quattro | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,19 s−1,59 s | 5,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s−1,86 s | 14,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,86 s−3,96 s | 25,82 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 255 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,54 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,61 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 G82 | A4 45 TFSI quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,22 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,04 s | 2,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,31 s | 4,06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,19 s | 5,78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,52 s | 7,96 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,63 s | 14,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,02 s | 24,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s | 14,09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,86 s | 25,82 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 255 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 480 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 620 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M4 hits 100 km/h in 4.19 s versus 5.78 s for the A4 45 TFSI quattro. At this point, the Bmw M4 leads by 1.59 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M4 is doing 155 km/h against 129 km/h for the A4 45 TFSI quattro. The gap is 1.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M4 crosses the line in 12.23 s versus 14.09 s. The 1.86 s gap represents roughly 80 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 219 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 finishes in 21.86 s versus 25.82 s, with a 3.97 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 255 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw M4 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 (3.54 kg/hp vs 6.61 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.25 seconds. The 1.59 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, M4 G82 gagne (4,19 s vs 5,78 s).
M4 G82 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,19 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M4 G82 : 480 hp, ratio 3,54 kg/hp. A4 45 TFSI quattro : 245 hp, ratio 6,61 kg/hp.
M4 G82 : 250 km/h. A4 45 TFSI quattro : 255 km/h.