Over 0–100 km/h, M5 CS F90 wins (3,03 s vs 10,38 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.
| M5 CS F90 | 116d F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s−7,35 s | 10,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,82 s−6,81 s | 17,63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,94 s−11,86 s | 31,80 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 295 km/h+95 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,87 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,85 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 | M5 CS F90 | 116d F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,91 s | 2,54 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,51 s | 4,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,37 s | 7,33 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s | 10,38 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,74 s | 14,41 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,21 s | 27,61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,97 s | 74,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,82 s | 17,63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,94 s | 31,80 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h | 200 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 635 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 825 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 375 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual (seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission) |
Off the line, the Bmw M5 CS hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 10.38 s for the Bmw 116d. At this point, the Bmw M5 CS leads by 7.35 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M5 CS is doing 170 km/h against 107 km/h for the Bmw 116d. The gap is 4.62 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M5 CS crosses the line in 10.81 s versus 17.62 s. The 6.81 s gap represents roughly 224 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M5 CS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 231 km/h versus 148 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M5 CS finishes in 19.94 s versus 31.80 s, with a 11.86 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M5 CS is capped at 305 km/h, the Bmw 116d at 200 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 (2.87 kg/hp vs 11.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.91 seconds. The 7.35 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M5 CS F90 wins (3,03 s vs 10,38 s).
M5 CS F90 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M5 CS F90: 635 hp, ratio 2,87 kg/hp. 116d F40: 116 hp, ratio 11,85 kg/hp.
M5 CS F90: 295 km/h. 116d F40: 200 km/h.