BMW M4 Competition Coupe vs VW Golf R
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | M4 Competition Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 320 / 316 | 510 / 503 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 420 / 310 | 650 / 479 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1529 / 3371 | 1725 / 3803 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 209 / 206 | 296 / 292 |
| Average price | €55,000 | €110,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | M4 Competition Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.4 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.4 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.9 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.5 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.9 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.5 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.0 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 12.5 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 15.1 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 18.3 s | 13.8 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 22.5 s | 16.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 8.1 s @ 103.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s @ 112.9 mph | 11.6 s |
| 1/2 mile | 19.6 s | 18.1 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | M4 Competition Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.2 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.2 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.8 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.2 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 8.8 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.1 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.9 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.9 s | 11.3 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 36.8 s | 20.1 s |
| 1000 m | 23.3 s @ 227.7 kph | 20.6 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | M4 Competition Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.7 s | 2.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 3.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.0 s | 2.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.1 s | 3.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.8 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 12.6 s | 7.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.2 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.2 s | 10.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 27.6 s | 16.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.7 s | 2.0 s |
| 100 - 200 kph | 10.8 s | 7.6 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | M4 Competition Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 9 m (28 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 30 m (100 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 57 m (188 ft) | 59 m (193 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 124 m (408 ft) | 122 m (401 ft) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 8 m (26 ft) | 8 m (25 ft) |
| 50 mph - 0 | 24 m (78 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (147 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | M4 Competition Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 277 kph (172 mph) | 291 kph (181 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 17.2 s @ 1476 ft | 13.7 s @ 1119 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.81 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 73.3 kph (45.5 mph) | 72.4 kph (45.0 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 140.0 kph (87.0 mph) | 143.0 kph (88.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.4 l/100 km (37 mpg US / 44 UK) | 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US / 43 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.99 g (10 m/s²) | 1.06 g (10 m/s²) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -31 kg (-69 lbs) | 0 kg (0 lbs) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf R (Mk VIII) | M4 Competition Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 690 | 800 |
| Straight line speed | 4552 | 6377 |
| Total | 5242 | 7177 |
Verdict
M4 Competition Coupe is the fastest by considerable margin.
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