Over 0–100 km/h, M8 Competition Convertible F92 wins (3,32 s vs 4,69 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.
| M8 Competition Convertible F92 | M4 Convertible F82 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,32 s−1,37 s | 4,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,15 s−1,50 s | 12,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,23 s−2,29 s | 22,52 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,24 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,15 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 | M8 Competition Convertible F92 | M4 Convertible F82 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,02 s | 1,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,68 s | 2,29 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,64 s | 3,63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,32 s | 4,69 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,17 s | 5,96 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,67 s | 9,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,32 s | 14,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,15 s | 12,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,23 s | 22,52 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 | 625 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 025 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| 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) |
Off the line, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible hits 100 km/h in 3.32 s versus 4.69 s for the Bmw M4 Convertible. At this point, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible leads by 1.37 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible is doing 168 km/h against 151 km/h for the Bmw M4 Convertible. The gap is 1.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible crosses the line in 11.14 s versus 12.64 s. The 1.50 s gap represents roughly 76 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 234 km/h versus 213 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M8 Competition Convertible finishes in 20.23 s versus 22.51 s, with a 2.29 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 Bmw M8 Competition Convertible and the Bmw M4 Convertible 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 (3.24 kg/hp vs 4.15 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.66 seconds. The 1.37 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M8 Competition Convertible F92 wins (3,32 s vs 4,69 s).
M8 Competition Convertible F92 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M8 Competition Convertible F92: 625 hp, ratio 3,24 kg/hp. M4 Convertible F82: 431 hp, ratio 4,15 kg/hp.
M8 Competition Convertible F92: 250 km/h. M4 Convertible F82: 250 km/h.