Sur 0–100 km/h, M2 G87 gagne (4,12 s vs 4,26 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 G82 | M2 G87 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,26 s | 4,12 s+0,15 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s | 12,08 s+0,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s | 21,81 s+0,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 285 km/h−35 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,54 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,76 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 G82 | M2 G87 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,15 s | 1,17 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,92 s | 1,95 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,17 s | 3,06 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,26 s | 4,12 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,56 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,95 s | 8,46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,67 s | 13,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s | 12,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,16 s | 21,81 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 285 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 | 460 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic |
Off the line, the M2 hits 100 km/h in 4.12 s versus 4.27 s for the Bmw M4 Coupe. The 0.15 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the M2 is doing 155 km/h against 151 km/h for the Bmw M4 Coupe. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the M2 crosses the line in 12.08 s versus 12.30 s. The 0.22 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the M2 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 213 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M2 finishes in 21.80 s versus 22.16 s, with a 0.35 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M4 Coupe is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the M2 at 285 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.54 kg/hp vs 3.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.23 seconds. The 0.15 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, M2 G87 gagne (4,12 s vs 4,26 s).
M4 Coupe G82 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,26 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M4 Coupe G82 : 480 hp, ratio 3,54 kg/hp. M2 G87 : 460 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.
M4 Coupe G82 : 250 km/h. M2 G87 : 285 km/h.