Over 0–100 km/h, M4 G82 wins (4,19 s vs 6,33 s).
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 G82 | A3 allstreet | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,19 s−2,14 s | 6,33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s−2,61 s | 14,84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,86 s−5,54 s | 27,40 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+12 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,54 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,23 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 G82 | A3 allstreet |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,22 s | 1,27 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,04 s | 2,18 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,31 s | 4,34 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,19 s | 6,33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,52 s | 9,67 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,63 s | 17,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,02 s | 31,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s | 14,84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,86 s | 27,40 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 238 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 475 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the M4 hits 100 km/h in 4.19 s versus 6.33 s for the A3 allstreet. At this point, the M4 leads by 2.14 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M4 is doing 155 km/h against 119 km/h for the A3 allstreet. The gap is 1.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M4 crosses the line in 12.23 s versus 14.84 s. The 2.61 s gap represents roughly 102 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 219 km/h versus 167 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M4 finishes in 21.86 s versus 27.40 s, with a 5.54 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 238 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the M4 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.54 kg/hp vs 7.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.49 seconds. The 2.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M4 G82 wins (4,19 s vs 6,33 s).
M4 G82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,19 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M4 G82: 480 hp, ratio 3,54 kg/hp. A3 allstreet: 204 hp, ratio 7,23 kg/hp.
M4 G82: 250 km/h. A3 allstreet: 238 km/h.