Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Convertible F82 wins (4,69 s vs 5,16 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 Convertible F82 | 911 Targa 4 991.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s−0,47 s | 5,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,65 s−0,56 s | 13,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,52 s−1,16 s | 23,68 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 281 km/h−31 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,15 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,34 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 Convertible F82 | 911 Targa 4 991.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,35 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 2,25 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,63 s | 3,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,69 s | 5,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,96 s | 6,50 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,29 s | 10,69 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,14 s | 16,76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,65 s | 13,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,52 s | 23,68 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 281 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 431 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 | 355 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 389 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
Off the line, the Bmw M4 Convertible hits 100 km/h in 4.69 s versus 5.16 s for the 911 Targa 4. At this point, the Bmw M4 Convertible leads by 0.47 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M4 Convertible is doing 151 km/h against 141 km/h for the 911 Targa 4. The gap is 0.31 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M4 Convertible crosses the line in 12.64 s versus 13.20 s. The 0.56 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M4 Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 213 km/h versus 201 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 Convertible finishes in 22.51 s versus 23.67 s, with a 1.16 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (281 km/h), the 911 Targa 4 never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M4 Convertible is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 911 Targa 4 at 282 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 (4.15 kg/hp vs 4.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.68 seconds. The 0.47 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 Convertible F82 wins (4,69 s vs 5,16 s).
M4 Convertible F82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,69 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M4 Convertible F82: 431 hp, ratio 4,15 kg/hp. 911 Targa 4 991.1: 355 hp, ratio 4,34 kg/hp.
M4 Convertible F82: 250 km/h. 911 Targa 4 991.1: 281 km/h.