Sur 0–100 km/h, M3 Sedan G80 gagne (4,18 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.
| M3 Sedan G80 | M4 Coupe F82 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,18 s−0,20 s | 4,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,26 s | 12,21 s+0,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,95 s | 21,76 s+0,19 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,55 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,64 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 | M3 Sedan G80 | M4 Coupe F82 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,20 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,01 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,29 s | 3,43 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,18 s | 4,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,53 s | 5,49 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,71 s | 8,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,11 s | 12,64 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,26 s | 12,21 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,95 s | 21,76 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | M3 Sedan | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 431 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | M4 Coupe | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed M Steptronic with double clutch and Drivelogic) |
Off the line, the Bmw M3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 4.18 s versus 4.38 s for the Bmw M4 Coupe. At this point, the Bmw M3 Sedan leads by 0.20 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M3 Sedan is doing 154 km/h against 157 km/h for the Bmw M4 Coupe. The gap is 0.06 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M4 Coupe crosses the line in 12.21 s versus 12.25 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M4 Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 Coupe finishes in 21.75 s versus 21.95 s, with a 0.19 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 Bmw M3 Sedan and the Bmw M4 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 (3.55 kg/hp vs 3.64 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.22 seconds. The 0.20 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, M3 Sedan G80 gagne (4,18 s vs 4,38 s).
M3 Sedan G80 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,18 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M3 Sedan G80 : 480 hp, ratio 3,55 kg/hp. M4 Coupe F82 : 431 hp, ratio 3,64 kg/hp.
M3 Sedan G80 : 250 km/h. M4 Coupe F82 : 250 km/h.