Sur 0–100 km/h, Z4 M40i G29 gagne (4,54 s vs 4,86 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.
| 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 | Z4 M40i G29 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,86 s | 4,54 s+0,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s | 12,72 s+0,24 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,25 s | 23,00 s+0,25 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 284 km/h+34 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,43 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,57 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 | 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 | Z4 M40i G29 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,26 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,11 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,77 s | 3,41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,86 s | 4,54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,48 s | 5,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,10 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,80 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,96 s | 12,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,25 s | 23,00 s |
| Top speed limited | 284 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 | 350 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 390 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 552 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 555 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Z4 M40i | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw Z4 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.55 s versus 4.86 s for the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual). At this point, the Bmw Z4 M40i leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw Z4 M40i is doing 147 km/h against 144 km/h for the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual). The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw Z4 M40i crosses the line in 12.71 s versus 12.96 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw Z4 M40i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 204 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw Z4 M40i finishes in 23.00 s versus 23.25 s, with a 0.25 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (284 km/h), the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4 (Manual) is capped at 284 km/h, the Bmw Z4 M40i at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) 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 (4.43 kg/hp vs 4.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.34 seconds. The 0.31 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, Z4 M40i G29 gagne (4,54 s vs 4,86 s).
911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,86 secondes (simulation calibrée).
911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 : 350 hp, ratio 4,43 kg/hp. Z4 M40i G29 : 340 hp, ratio 4,57 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4 (Manual) 991.1 : 284 km/h. Z4 M40i G29 : 250 km/h.