Over 0–100 km/h, S4 TDI wins (4,83 s vs 4,94 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.
| M440i Gran Coupé G22 | S4 TDI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,94 s | 4,83 s+0,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,05 s−0,07 s | 13,12 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,48 s−0,38 s | 23,86 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,72 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,10 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 | M440i Gran Coupé G22 | S4 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,35 s | 1,27 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,25 s | 2,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,64 s | 3,50 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,94 s | 4,83 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,41 s | 6,50 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,43 s | 11,04 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,51 s | 17,95 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,05 s | 13,12 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,48 s | 23,86 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 374 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 354 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 805 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
Off the line, the S4 TDI hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 4.94 s for the M440i Gran Coupé. At this point, the S4 TDI leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S4 TDI is doing 140 km/h against 144 km/h for the M440i Gran Coupé. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the M440i Gran Coupé crosses the line in 13.05 s versus 13.12 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the M440i Gran Coupé continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 202 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M440i Gran Coupé finishes in 23.48 s versus 23.86 s, with a 0.38 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the M440i Gran Coupé and the S4 TDI are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.72 kg/hp vs 5.10 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.47 seconds. The 0.11 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, S4 TDI wins (4,83 s vs 4,94 s).
M440i Gran Coupé G22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,94 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M440i Gran Coupé G22: 374 hp, ratio 4,72 kg/hp. S4 TDI: 354 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp.
M440i Gran Coupé G22: 250 km/h. S4 TDI: 250 km/h.