BMW i8 vs BMW M4 (Manual) Drag Race

MalibuBimmer · 12-30-2014, 04:05 PM

The 0-60 (and 0-100kph) times are very close, so either car can win depending on who got the better start. And it doesn't help that the M4 spun its tires.

Before I looked up the figures I thought the M4 would smoke the i8.

On the screen we're told the M4 0-100kph time is 4.5 seconds and the i8's is 4.2. The BMWNA website gives slightly quicker times for the M4.

Where the i8 excels is passing speeds. On the freeway it pulls from 40 to 80 mph very very quickly.

edwinm3 · 12-30-2014, 04:25 PM

Wow M4 got smoked!

M3lbournE92 · 12-30-2014, 04:44 PM

This video sucks, just wasted my time

TheRealOrosie · 12-30-2014, 05:04 PM

Worst video ever.

E92VIP · 12-30-2014, 05:07 PM

This video is horse shit! Delete it now!

3M TAPE · 12-30-2014, 05:17 PM

Oh no look at all these butthurt F8x owners

What's wrong with paying more and going faster?

DCG · 12-30-2014, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YungDro

M4 didnt even use launch control... and the i8 is AWD hmmmmmmmmmm

This is the comparison I was waiting on. M4 vs i8, both my dream cars. All I have to say is AWD, granted it the i8 is an electric but that is why I want an M4 with AWD as an option, for those who want it and those of us who need it here in New York State.

I personally don't really care about the top-end speed, I care about 0-60 mph where the rubber meets the road. I want total grip like a Cheetah sprinting and cornering on all-fours, not like bouncing Kangaroos with them only using their rear hind legs for forward thrust.

AgentAvalos · 12-30-2014, 05:50 PM

Spinning ain't winning

StuM · 12-30-2014, 05:59 PM

Oh the haters and excuse makers are out in full force today. i8 won, hands down. Measured 3.8 0-60 does it every time against a slower car.
And to think, I've owned four M3's.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 12-30-2014, 06:08 PM

Thinking of how BMW declined to provide a major automotive magazine an i8 for a multi-car test because they didn't want their flagship sports car to be subjected to comparative lap times.

z19930612 · 12-30-2014, 06:43 PM

A stock golf R can win M4 on this 100m drag race, all about torque and traction and gearbox

Needbmwpartzz · 12-30-2014, 06:44 PM

I think both of these cars are not a good comparison as the price points are not even close......so kinda pointless...and the more expensive car won as it should...if it didn't I would yell(SCRAP METAL)

skys the limit · 12-30-2014, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCG

Quote:

Originally Posted by YungDro

M4 didnt even use launch control... and the i8 is AWD hmmmmmmmmmm

This is the comparison I was waiting on. M4 vs i8 both my dream cars. All I have to say is AWD, and that is why I want an M4 with AWD as an option, for those who want it and those of us who need it here in New York State.

I personally don't really care about the top-end speed, I care about 0-60 mph where the rubber meets the road. I want total grip like a Cheetah sprinting and cornering on all-fours, not like bouncing Kangaroos with them only using their rear hind legs for forward thrust.

I drove the i3 and the tech was simplistically amazing! The i's are the future, now let's see a concept of an i4M, now that's what I want. I will take mine in Frozen Black.

If all you care about is 0-60 and launching the car the buy a muscle car and go on the show pinks

skypx · 12-30-2014, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blubaron79

wdeerfield · 12-30-2014, 07:41 PM

lets see the i8 take on the p85d

ChiTownM · 12-30-2014, 07:57 PM

I HAVE AN E92 M3 and an I8 and can tell you that the I8 pulls hard - way past the 100KH/H or 65 MPH mark.

While I agree that you cannot compare the 2 it is still fun to see. At least BMW gives us choices on very different cars which is important for the brand.

Anyway, agree with previous posters, bring on the popcorn

MalibuBimmer · 12-30-2014, 08:13 PM

The fervent comments are very enjoyable.

tooch · 12-30-2014, 08:22 PM

What a fake race. M4 driver is terrible, he's not pushing it at all it seems. I8 is badass either way

Nflight97 · 12-30-2014, 08:31 PM

Reminds me of the i3 vs M3 (E92) comparison. The i3 was the fastest in the entire range from 0-30mph.

Results are not shocking (no pun intended), but irrelevant. Need more data, multiple runs, etc. I would like to see their 0-62mph/0-100kph time for that particular M4 run. Had to be awfully slow with that launch.

Holds same weight as a 3 honk "5 mph roll" street race for bragging rights on youtube. Still respect the i8 (as an M4 owner). I get to see an i8 locally and it's totally bada$$.

///M Power-Belgium · 12-30-2014, 08:38 PM

It's all about 4WD ...
Think about the GTR or 911 Turbo/S and their numbers...
Last word...
"Power is nothing without control" !

Nflight97 · 12-30-2014, 08:41 PM

Also you can see that it basically matches this race - early lead to the i8, then the M4 gets a slight lead at the 1/4 mile mark.

Ghetto2315 · 12-30-2014, 08:46 PM

Can't take that video seriously

12-30-2014, 04:05 PM	#23
MalibuBimmer Founder, Knights of the Roundel website 967 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 and 2018 AMG GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Santa Monica Mountains, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Mercedes AMG GT [0.00] 2018 Audi Q3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M4 [10.00]	The 0-60 (and 0-100kph) times are very close, so either car can win depending on who got the better start. And it doesn't help that the M4 spun its tires. Before I looked up the figures I thought the M4 would smoke the i8. On the screen we're told the M4 0-100kph time is 4.5 seconds and the i8's is 4.2. The BMWNA website gives slightly quicker times for the M4. Where the i8 excels is passing speeds. On the freeway it pulls from 40 to 80 mph very very quickly. __________________ Previously: 2014 i8; 2013 650i convertible; 2013 650i Gran Coupe; 2013 X1; 2010 550i GT; 2010 535 GT; 2010 Z4 3.5; 2008 535ixt; 2007 M6 convertible; 2006 650i convertible; 1996 Z3; 1980 633CSi; 1978 630CS; 1972 3.0CS; 1971 Bavaria. (1971; 1979-2005 & 2017 - ? -- the Mercedes years.)
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12-30-2014, 06:43 PM	#33
z19930612 Lieutenant 129 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Shanghai iTrader: (0)	A stock golf R can win M4 on this 100m drag race, all about torque and traction and gearbox
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	I think both of these cars are not a good comparison as the price points are not even close......so kinda pointless...and the more expensive car won as it should...if it didn't I would yell(SCRAP METAL)
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ChiTownM Lieutenant Colonel 1050 Rep 1,538 Posts Drives: M and i BMWs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I HAVE AN E92 M3 and an I8 and can tell you that the I8 pulls hard - way past the 100KH/H or 65 MPH mark. While I agree that you cannot compare the 2 it is still fun to see. At least BMW gives us choices on very different cars which is important for the brand. Anyway, agree with previous posters, bring on the popcorn
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tooch Captain 112 Rep 806 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NOR-CAL iTrader: (0)	What a fake race. M4 driver is terrible, he's not pushing it at all it seems. I8 is badass either way __________________ 96 E31 JB 07 E92 AW F82 BSM
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12-30-2014, 08:31 PM	#41
Nflight97 New Member 3 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4, 2013 X3 35i M Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Reminds me of the i3 vs M3 (E92) comparison. The i3 was the fastest in the entire range from 0-30mph. Results are not shocking (no pun intended), but irrelevant. Need more data, multiple runs, etc. I would like to see their 0-62mph/0-100kph time for that particular M4 run. Had to be awfully slow with that launch. Holds same weight as a 3 honk "5 mph roll" street race for bragging rights on youtube. Still respect the i8 (as an M4 owner). I get to see an i8 locally and it's totally bada$$.
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Nflight97 New Member 3 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4, 2013 X3 35i M Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Also you can see that it basically matches this race - early lead to the i8, then the M4 gets a slight lead at the 1/4 mile mark.
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12-30-2014, 08:46 PM	#44
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