Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Competition G82 wins (3,83 s vs 6,21 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 G82 | John Cooper Works FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 6.21 s | 2.38 s · M4 Competition G82 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.78 s | 14.26 s | 2.48 s · M4 Competition G82 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.33 s | 25.30 s | 3.97 s · M4 Competition G82 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 251 km/h | 1 km/h · John Cooper Works FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.38 kg/hp | 5.09 kg/hp | better ratio · M4 Competition G82 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M4 Competition G82 | John Cooper Works FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.09 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.82 s | 3.09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.88 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.83 s | 6.21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.92 s | 7.93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.90 s | 12.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12.30 s | 20.51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.78 s | 14.26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.33 s | 25.30 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 725 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the M4 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.83 s versus 6.21 s for the John Cooper Works FWD. At this point, the M4 Competition leads by 2.38 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M4 Competition is doing 158 km/h against 137 km/h for the John Cooper Works FWD. The gap is 1.86 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M4 Competition crosses the line in 11.78 s versus 14.26 s. The 2.48 s gap represents roughly 112 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 220 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M4 Competition finishes in 21.33 s versus 25.29 s, with a 3.96 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 5.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.88 seconds. The 2.38 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Competition G82 wins (3,83 s vs 6,21 s).
M4 Competition G82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M4 Competition G82: 510 hp, ratio 3,38 kg/hp. John Cooper Works FWD: 231 hp, ratio 5,09 kg/hp.
M4 Competition G82: 250 km/h. John Cooper Works FWD: 251 km/h.