Over 0–100 km/h, S8 wins (3,83 s vs 3,94 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | S8 | M4 Competition Coupe G82 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 3.94 s | 0.10 s · S8 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.81 s | 11.70 s | 0.11 s · M4 Competition Coupe G82 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.27 s | 20.93 s | 0.34 s · M4 Competition Coupe G82 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.89 kg/hp | 3.38 kg/hp | better ratio · M4 Competition Coupe G82 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S8 | M4 Competition Coupe G82 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.07 s · tight gap | 1.16 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.78 s | 1.94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.88 s | 3.07 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s · tight gap | 3.94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.97 s | 4.94 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.99 s | 7.57 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.24 s | 11.26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.81 s | 11.70 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.27 s | 20.93 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 571 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 800 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 220 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 725 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
Off the line, the S8 hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 3.94 s for the M4 Competition Coupe. At this point, the S8 leads by 0.10 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S8 is doing 157 km/h against 163 km/h for the M4 Competition Coupe. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the M4 Competition Coupe crosses the line in 11.70 s versus 11.81 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the M4 Competition Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 229 km/h versus 222 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M4 Competition Coupe finishes in 20.93 s versus 21.26 s, with a 0.34 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the S8 and the M4 Competition Coupe are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.89 kg/hp vs 3.38 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.62 seconds. The 0.10 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, S8 wins (3,83 s vs 3,94 s).
S8 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S8: 571 hp, ratio 3,89 kg/hp. M4 Competition Coupe G82: 510 hp, ratio 3,38 kg/hp.
S8: 250 km/h. M4 Competition Coupe G82: 250 km/h.