Over 0–100 km/h, M4 F82 wins (4,24 s vs 7,73 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 F82 | A5 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,24 s−3,50 s | 7,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,38 s−3,30 s | 15,68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,29 s−6,33 s | 28,62 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+10 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,54 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,00 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 F82 | A5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,14 s | 1,76 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,90 s | 2,92 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,25 s | 5,38 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,24 s | 7,73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,70 s | 10,71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,14 s | 19,93 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,04 s | 35,42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,38 s | 15,68 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,29 s | 28,62 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 240 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M4 hits 100 km/h in 4.24 s versus 7.73 s for the A5 Avant. At this point, the Bmw M4 leads by 3.50 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M4 is doing 151 km/h against 117 km/h for the A5 Avant. The gap is 2.07 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M4 crosses the line in 12.38 s versus 15.68 s. The 3.30 s gap represents roughly 126 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 212 km/h versus 162 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 finishes in 22.29 s versus 28.61 s, with a 6.33 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M4 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the A5 Avant at 240 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 9.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.40 seconds. The 3.50 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 F82 wins (4,24 s vs 7,73 s).
M4 F82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M4 F82: 480 hp, ratio 3,54 kg/hp. A5 Avant: 204 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp.
M4 F82: 250 km/h. A5 Avant: 240 km/h.