M4 CS vs M8 Gran Coupe
BMW · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
M8 Gran Coupe
Beats the M4 CS by 0.14s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the M8 Gran Coupe beats the M4 CS comfortably, finishing 0.14 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the M8 Gran Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
543 hp
523 hp
0–100 km/h
3.4s
3.3s
Top speed
302 km/h
305 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
V8
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
650 Nm
750 Nm
Price
$125,000
$146,000
Simulated race times
Distance
M4 CS
M8 Gran Coupe
100 m
4.925s
4.859s
1/8 mile
7.274s
7.179s
1/4 mile
10.924s
10.783s
1 km
19.536s
19.296s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: M4 CS is $125,000 vs $146,000 for the M8 Gran Coupe — a $21,000 gap. Power: M4 CS makes 20 hp more (543 vs 523). 0–100 km/h: M8 Gran Coupe is 0.10s quicker (3.4s vs 3.3s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the M4 CS or the M8 Gran Coupe?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M8 Gran Coupe is faster, beating the M4 CS by 0.14 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M4 CS vs the M8 Gran Coupe?
The M4 CS hits 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, while the M8 Gran Coupe does it in 3.3 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The M4 CS produces 543 hp; the M8 Gran Coupe produces 523 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The M4 CS tops out at 302 km/h, and the M8 Gran Coupe reaches 305 km/h.
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