Sur 0–100 km/h, M4 Coupe F82 gagne (4,38 s vs 6,26 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 | S60 T5 Geartronic | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,38 s−1,88 s | 6,26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,21 s−2,23 s | 14,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,76 s−4,35 s | 26,11 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+5 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,64 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,49 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 | S60 T5 Geartronic |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 2,67 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,43 s | 4,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,38 s | 6,26 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,49 s | 8,30 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,40 s | 14,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,64 s | 24,43 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,21 s | 14,44 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,76 s | 26,11 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 245 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 | M4 Coupe | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (7-speed M Steptronic with double clutch and Drivelogic) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 249 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 615 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | S60 T5 Geartronic | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Bmw M4 Coupe hits 100 km/h in 4.38 s versus 6.26 s for the S60 T5 Geartronic. At this point, the Bmw M4 Coupe leads by 1.88 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M4 Coupe is doing 157 km/h against 130 km/h for the S60 T5 Geartronic. The gap is 1.34 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 14.44 s. The 2.23 s gap represents roughly 96 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 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M4 Coupe finishes in 21.75 s versus 26.10 s, with a 4.35 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 245 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M4 Coupe is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the S60 T5 Geartronic at 245 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 (3.64 kg/hp vs 6.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.51 seconds. The 1.88 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 Coupe F82 gagne (4,38 s vs 6,26 s).
M4 Coupe F82 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,38 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M4 Coupe F82 : 431 hp, ratio 3,64 kg/hp. S60 T5 Geartronic : 249 hp, ratio 6,49 kg/hp.
M4 Coupe F82 : 250 km/h. S60 T5 Geartronic : 245 km/h.