Sur 0–100 km/h, M4 Competition with M xDrive G82 gagne (3,56 s vs 3,74 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.
| F-TYPE R P575 | M4 Competition with M xDrive G82 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,74 s | 3,56 s+0,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,52 s | 11,44 s+0,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,70 s−0,06 s | 20,76 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 300 km/h+50 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,03 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,35 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 | F-TYPE R P575 | M4 Competition with M xDrive G82 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,10 s | 1,01 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,83 s | 1,69 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,99 s | 2,66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,74 s | 3,56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,75 s | 4,56 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,30 s | 7,31 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,00 s | 11,29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,52 s | 11,44 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,70 s | 20,76 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 300 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 | 575 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 745 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | F-TYPE R P575 2020 | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic ZF |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 530 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
Off the line, the Bmw M4 Competition with M xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.56 s versus 3.74 s for the F-TYPE R P575. At this point, the Bmw M4 Competition with M xDrive leads by 0.18 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M4 Competition with M xDrive is doing 162 km/h against 165 km/h for the F-TYPE R P575. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M4 Competition with M xDrive crosses the line in 11.43 s versus 11.52 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw M4 Competition with M xDrive maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h while the F-TYPE R P575 keeps accelerating towards 300 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.02 s.
Around 699 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the F-TYPE R P575 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 50 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the F-TYPE R P575 finishes in 20.70 s versus 20.75 s. The 0.05 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
On paper, the F-TYPE R P575 combines 575 hp, 700 Nm and 1,745 kg — a clear theoretical edge over the Bmw M4 Competition with M xDrive. Yet the Bmw M4 Competition with M xDrive launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the Bmw M4 Competition with M xDrive has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs — exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the F-TYPE R P575 is capped at 300 km/h, the Bmw M4 Competition with M xDrive at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 (3.03 kg/hp vs 3.35 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.27 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 with M xDrive G82 gagne (3,56 s vs 3,74 s).
F-TYPE R P575 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,74 secondes (simulation calibrée).
F-TYPE R P575 : 575 hp, ratio 3,03 kg/hp. M4 Competition with M xDrive G82 : 530 hp, ratio 3,35 kg/hp.
F-TYPE R P575 : 300 km/h. M4 Competition with M xDrive G82 : 250 km/h.