Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Competition Convertible F82 and S5 Avant are neck and neck (4,43 s vs 4,53 s, no significant gap).
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 Competition Convertible F82 | S5 Avant | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,43 s−0,10 s | 4,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,51 s−0,33 s | 12,84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,55 s−0,94 s | 23,49 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,98 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,35 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 Competition Convertible F82 | S5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,16 s | 1,11 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 1,85 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,25 s | 3,23 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,43 s | 4,53 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,80 s | 6,15 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,41 s | 10,55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,54 s | 17,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,51 s | 12,84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,55 s | 23,49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 450 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 790 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed M Steptronic with double clutch and Drivelogic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 965 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M4 Competition Convertible hits 100 km/h in 4.43 s versus 4.53 s for the S5 Avant. The 0.10 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M4 Competition Convertible is doing 148 km/h against 142 km/h for the S5 Avant. The gap is 0.10 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M4 Competition Convertible crosses the line in 12.51 s versus 12.83 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M4 Competition Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 209 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 Competition Convertible finishes in 22.55 s versus 23.49 s, with a 0.93 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 Bmw M4 Competition Convertible and the S5 Avant 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 (3.98 kg/hp vs 5.35 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.09 seconds. The 0.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Competition Convertible F82 and S5 Avant are neck and neck (4,43 s vs 4,53 s, no significant gap).
M4 Competition Convertible F82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,43 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M4 Competition Convertible F82: 450 hp, ratio 3,98 kg/hp. S5 Avant: 367 hp, ratio 5,35 kg/hp.
M4 Competition Convertible F82: 250 km/h. S5 Avant: 250 km/h.