Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Convertible F82 wins (4,69 s vs 5,78 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M4 Convertible F82 | A4 45 TFSI quattro | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.69 s | 5.78 s | 1.09 s · M4 Convertible F82 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.65 s | 14.09 s | 1.44 s · M4 Convertible F82 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.52 s | 25.82 s | 3.30 s · M4 Convertible F82 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 255 km/h | 5 km/h · A4 45 TFSI quattro |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.15 kg/hp | 6.61 kg/hp | better ratio · M4 Convertible F82 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M4 Convertible F82 | A4 45 TFSI quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.38 s | 1.33 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.29 s | 2.23 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.63 s | 4.06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.69 s | 5.78 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.96 s | 7.96 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.29 s | 14.14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.14 s | 24.51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.65 s | 14.09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.52 s | 25.82 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 255 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 1 790 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed M Steptronic with double clutch and Drivelogic) |
| 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 M4 Convertible hits 100 km/h in 4.69 s versus 5.78 s for the A4 45 TFSI quattro. At this point, the M4 Convertible leads by 1.09 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M4 Convertible is doing 151 km/h against 129 km/h for the A4 45 TFSI quattro. The gap is 0.69 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M4 Convertible crosses the line in 12.64 s versus 14.09 s. The 1.44 s gap represents roughly 63 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M4 Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M4 Convertible finishes in 22.51 s versus 25.82 s, with a 3.31 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 M4 Convertible 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 (4.15 kg/hp vs 6.61 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.25 seconds. The 1.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Convertible F82 wins (4,69 s vs 5,78 s).
M4 Convertible F82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,69 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M4 Convertible F82: 431 hp, ratio 4,15 kg/hp. A4 45 TFSI quattro: 245 hp, ratio 6,61 kg/hp.
M4 Convertible F82: 250 km/h. A4 45 TFSI quattro: 255 km/h.