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Ferrari Roma vs BMW M4 Convertible F82: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

sports car · 2020 vs 2018 · Methodology
FerrariPetrolFaster

Roma

620 hp · 760 Nm · 1,472 kg · 2020

VS
BMWPetrol

M4 Convertible F82

431 hp · 550 Nm · 1,790 kg · 2018

Result · 0–100 km/h

AFerrari Roma

3.43 s

Gap1.26 sin favour of Roma
BBMW M4 Convertible F82

4.69 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureRomaM4 Convertible F82Gap
0–100 km/h3.43 s4.69 s1.26 s · Roma
400 m standing start10.68 s12.65 s1.97 s · Roma
1,000 m standing start18.88 s22.52 s3.64 s · Roma
Top speed (electronically limited)357 km/h250 km/h107 km/h · Roma
Power-to-weight ratio2.37 kg/hp4.15 kg/hpbetter ratio · Roma

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

FerrariPetrolRoma
Speed
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Distance
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BMWPetrolM4 Convertible F82
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
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0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageRomaM4 Convertible F82
0–30 km/h1.03 s1.38 s
0–50 km/h1.71 s2.29 s
0–80 km/h2.75 s3.63 s
0–100 km/h3.43 s4.69 s
0–120 km/h4.14 s5.96 s
0–160 km/h5.92 s9.29 s
0–200 km/h8.39 s14.14 s
400 m standing start10.68 s12.65 s
1,000 m standing start18.88 s22.52 s
Top speed limited357 km/h250 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Ferrari

Roma

2,37kg/hpratio better by 1,78 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power620 hpPending
Torque760 Nm
Weight1 472 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed dual-clutch
BMW

M4 Convertible F82

4,15kg/hpcompensated by −318 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power431 hp6 cyl
Torque550 Nm
Weight1 790 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox6-speed manual (7-speed M Steptronic with double clutch and Drivelogic)

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Roma hits 100 km/h in 3.43 s versus 4.69 s for the M4 Convertible. At this point, the Roma leads by 1.26 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Roma is doing 182 km/h against 151 km/h for the M4 Convertible. The gap is 1.25 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the Roma crosses the line in 10.68 s versus 12.64 s. The 1.96 s gap represents roughly 99 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Roma continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 256 km/h versus 213 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Roma finishes in 18.88 s versus 22.51 s, with a 3.64 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the M4 Convertible 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 (2.37 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 1.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, Roma wins (3,43 s vs 4,69 s).

Roma goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,43 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Roma: 620 hp, ratio 2,37 kg/hp. M4 Convertible F82: 431 hp, ratio 4,15 kg/hp.

Roma: 357 km/h. M4 Convertible F82: 250 km/h.