Sur 0–100 km/h, Z4 M40i G29 gagne (4,54 s vs 4,66 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 4S (Manual) 991.1 | Z4 M40i G29 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s | 4,54 s+0,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,67 s−0,05 s | 12,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,62 s−0,38 s | 23,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 293 km/h+43 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,79 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 4S (Manual) 991.1 | Z4 M40i G29 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,26 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,08 s | 2,11 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,66 s | 3,41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s | 4,54 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,13 s | 5,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,39 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,37 s | 15,62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,67 s | 12,72 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,62 s | 23,00 s |
| Top speed limited | 293 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 | 390 hp | B6 |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 480 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 4.66 s for the 911 Carrera 4S (Manual). At this point, the Bmw Z4 M40i leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw Z4 M40i is doing 147 km/h against 149 km/h for the 911 Carrera 4S (Manual). The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 911 Carrera 4S (Manual) crosses the line in 12.67 s versus 12.71 s. The 0.05 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (Manual) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 211 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 911 Carrera 4S (Manual) finishes in 22.62 s versus 23.00 s, with a 0.38 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 911 Carrera 4S (Manual) is capped at 297 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 (3.79 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 6.91 seconds. The 0.11 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 4,66 s).
911 Carrera 4S (Manual) 991.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,66 secondes (simulation calibrée).
911 Carrera 4S (Manual) 991.1 : 390 hp, ratio 3,79 kg/hp. Z4 M40i G29 : 340 hp, ratio 4,57 kg/hp.
911 Carrera 4S (Manual) 991.1 : 293 km/h. Z4 M40i G29 : 250 km/h.