Over 0–100 km/h, M5 CS F90 wins (3,03 s vs 7,62 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M5 CS F90 | 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 7.62 s | 4.59 s · M5 CS F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 10.82 s | 15.55 s | 4.73 s · M5 CS F90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.94 s | 28.34 s | 8.40 s · M5 CS F90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 295 km/h | 236 km/h | 59 km/h · M5 CS F90 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.87 kg/hp | 8.53 kg/hp | better ratio · M5 CS F90 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M5 CS F90 | 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.91 s | 1.65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.51 s | 2.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.37 s | 5.28 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 7.62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.74 s | 10.51 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.21 s | 19.00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9.97 s | 34.76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.82 s | 15.55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.94 s | 28.34 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h | 236 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the M5 CS hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 7.62 s for the 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe. At this point, the M5 CS leads by 4.59 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 CS is doing 170 km/h against 118 km/h for the 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe. The gap is 3.09 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 CS crosses the line in 10.81 s versus 15.55 s. The 4.73 s gap represents roughly 177 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M5 CS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 231 km/h versus 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 CS finishes in 19.94 s versus 28.34 s, with a 8.40 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M5 CS is capped at 305 km/h, the 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe at 236 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 8.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.25 seconds. The 4.59 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 7,62 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. 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22: 184 hp, ratio 8,53 kg/hp.
M5 CS F90: 295 km/h. 420i Steptronic Gran Coupe G22: 236 km/h.