Over 0–100 km/h, M4 F82 wins (4,24 s vs 6,63 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 | 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,24 s−2,39 s | 6,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,38 s−2,45 s | 14,83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,29 s−4,64 s | 26,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+16 km/h | 234 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,54 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,58 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 | 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,14 s | 1,73 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,90 s | 2,83 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,25 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,24 s | 6,63 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,70 s | 8,96 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,14 s | 15,73 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,04 s | 28,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,38 s | 14,83 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,29 s | 26,93 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 234 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 | 231 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 520 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M4 hits 100 km/h in 4.24 s versus 6.63 s for the Bmw 225i xDrive Active Tourer. At this point, the Bmw M4 leads by 2.39 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M4 is doing 151 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw 225i xDrive Active Tourer. The gap is 1.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M4 crosses the line in 12.38 s versus 14.83 s. The 2.45 s gap represents roughly 102 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 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 finishes in 22.29 s versus 26.93 s, with a 4.64 s lead.
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 Bmw 225i xDrive Active Tourer at 235 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 6.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.33 seconds. The 2.39 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M4 F82 wins (4,24 s vs 6,63 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. 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44: 231 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp.
M4 F82: 250 km/h. 225i xDrive Active Tourer F44: 234 km/h.