Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 wins (3,96 s vs 4,19 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 G82 | 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,19 s | 3,96 s+0,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s | 11,94 s+0,29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,86 s | 21,60 s+0,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 295 km/h−45 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,54 kg/hp | 3,06 kg/hpbetter ratio |
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 | 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,22 s | 1,06 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,04 s | 1,77 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,31 s | 2,91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,19 s | 3,96 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,52 s | 5,05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,63 s | 8,33 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,02 s | 12,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,23 s | 11,94 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,86 s | 21,60 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 295 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 | 480 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 570 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS hits 100 km/h in 3.97 s versus 4.19 s for the Bmw M4. At this point, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS leads by 0.23 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS is doing 154 km/h against 155 km/h for the Bmw M4. The gap is 0.28 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS crosses the line in 11.93 s versus 12.23 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 219 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS finishes in 21.59 s versus 21.86 s, with a 0.26 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 911 Carrera 4 GTS at 304 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 3.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.20 seconds. The 0.23 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1 wins (3,96 s vs 4,19 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. 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1: 480 hp, ratio 3,06 kg/hp.
M4 G82: 250 km/h. 911 Carrera 4 GTS 991.1: 295 km/h.