Sur 0–100 km/h, M4 Competition Coupe G82 gagne (3,94 s vs 4,12 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 Competition Coupe G82 | M2 G87 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,94 s−0,18 s | 4,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,70 s−0,38 s | 12,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,93 s−0,88 s | 21,81 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 285 km/h−35 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,38 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,76 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 Coupe G82 | M2 G87 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,16 s | 1,17 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,94 s | 1,95 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,07 s | 3,06 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,94 s | 4,12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,94 s | 5,26 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,57 s | 8,46 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,26 s | 13,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,70 s | 12,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,93 s | 21,81 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 285 km/h |
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 | 460 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M4 Competition Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.94 s versus 4.12 s for the M2. The 0.18 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M4 Competition Coupe is doing 163 km/h against 155 km/h for the M2. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M4 Competition Coupe crosses the line in 11.70 s versus 12.08 s. The 0.38 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M4 Competition Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 229 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 Competition Coupe finishes in 20.93 s versus 21.80 s, with a 0.87 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (285 km/h), the M2 never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M4 Competition Coupe is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the M2 at 285 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 (3.38 kg/hp vs 3.76 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.94 seconds. The 0.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, M4 Competition Coupe G82 gagne (3,94 s vs 4,12 s).
M4 Competition Coupe G82 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,94 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M4 Competition Coupe G82 : 510 hp, ratio 3,38 kg/hp. M2 G87 : 460 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp.
M4 Competition Coupe G82 : 250 km/h. M2 G87 : 285 km/h.