Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Coupe F82 wins (4,38 s vs 6,21 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 Coupe F82 | John Cooper Works FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,38 s−1,83 s | 6,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,21 s−2,05 s | 14,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,76 s−3,54 s | 25,30 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 251 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,64 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,09 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 Coupe F82 | John Cooper Works FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 3,09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,43 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,38 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,49 s | 7,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,40 s | 12,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,64 s | 20,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,21 s | 14,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,76 s | 25,30 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 251 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 | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed M Steptronic with double clutch and 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 Bmw M4 Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.38 s versus 6.21 s for the John Cooper Works FWD. At this point, the Bmw M4 Coupe leads by 1.84 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M4 Coupe is doing 157 km/h against 137 km/h for the John Cooper Works FWD. The gap is 1.44 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M4 Coupe crosses the line in 12.21 s versus 14.26 s. The 2.05 s gap represents roughly 94 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M4 Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 221 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 Coupe finishes in 21.75 s versus 25.29 s, with a 3.54 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 Bmw M4 Coupe 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 (3.64 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 1.84 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M4 Coupe F82 wins (4,38 s vs 6,21 s).
M4 Coupe F82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,38 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M4 Coupe F82: 431 hp, ratio 3,64 kg/hp. John Cooper Works FWD: 231 hp, ratio 5,09 kg/hp.
M4 Coupe F82: 250 km/h. John Cooper Works FWD: 251 km/h.