Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Competition F82 wins (3,83 s vs 5,81 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M4 Competition F82 | TT 45 TFSI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 5.81 s | 1.98 s · M4 Competition F82 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.61 s | 14.07 s | 2.46 s · M4 Competition F82 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.89 s | 25.49 s | 4.60 s · M4 Competition F82 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 251 km/h | 1 km/h · TT 45 TFSI |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.38 kg/hp | 5.43 kg/hp | better ratio · M4 Competition F82 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M4 Competition F82 | TT 45 TFSI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.13 s | 1.56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.88 s | 2.60 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.97 s | 4.29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 5.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.79 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.46 s | 13.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11.33 s | 22.61 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.61 s | 14.07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.89 s | 25.49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 251 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 | 510 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 725 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 370 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 330 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the M4 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 5.81 s for the TT 45 TFSI. At this point, the M4 Competition leads by 1.98 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M4 Competition is doing 163 km/h against 133 km/h for the TT 45 TFSI. The gap is 1.55 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M4 Competition crosses the line in 11.61 s versus 14.06 s. The 2.46 s gap represents roughly 108 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M4 Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 227 km/h versus 184 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M4 Competition finishes in 20.89 s versus 25.49 s, with a 4.60 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the M4 Competition 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 (3.38 kg/hp vs 5.43 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.89 seconds. The 1.98 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Competition F82 wins (3,83 s vs 5,81 s).
M4 Competition F82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M4 Competition F82: 510 hp, ratio 3,38 kg/hp. TT 45 TFSI: 245 hp, ratio 5,43 kg/hp.
M4 Competition F82: 250 km/h. TT 45 TFSI: 251 km/h.