Over 0–100 km/h, M4 G82 wins (4,19 s vs 4,54 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M4 G82 | Z4 M40i G29 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.19 s | 4.54 s | 0.35 s · M4 G82 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.23 s | 12.72 s | 0.49 s · M4 G82 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.86 s | 23.00 s | 1.14 s · M4 G82 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.54 kg/hp | 4.57 kg/hp | better ratio · M4 G82 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M4 G82 | Z4 M40i G29 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.22 s · tight gap | 1.26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.04 s · tight gap | 2.11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.31 s · tight gap | 3.41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.19 s | 4.54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.52 s | 5.97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.63 s | 9.81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.02 s | 15.62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.23 s | 12.72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.86 s | 23.00 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 555 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the M4 hits 100 km/h in 4.19 s versus 4.55 s for the Z4 M40i. At this point, the M4 leads by 0.35 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M4 is doing 155 km/h against 147 km/h for the Z4 M40i. The gap is 0.25 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M4 crosses the line in 12.23 s versus 12.71 s. The 0.49 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the M4 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 219 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M4 finishes in 21.86 s versus 23.00 s, with a 1.14 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 M4 and the Z4 M40i 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 (3.54 kg/hp vs 4.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.79 seconds. The 0.35 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 4,54 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. Z4 M40i G29: 340 hp, ratio 4,57 kg/hp.
M4 G82: 250 km/h. Z4 M40i G29: 250 km/h.