Over 0–100 km/h, M5 CS F90 wins (3,03 s vs 3,88 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 | M3 Competition Sedan G80 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 3.88 s | 0.85 s · M5 CS F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 10.82 s | 11.65 s | 0.83 s · M5 CS F90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.94 s | 20.92 s | 0.98 s · M5 CS F90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 295 km/h | 250 km/h | 45 km/h · M5 CS F90 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.87 kg/hp | 3.39 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 | M3 Competition Sedan G80 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.91 s | 1.14 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.51 s | 1.90 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.37 s | 3.01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 3.88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.74 s | 4.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.21 s | 7.51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9.97 s | 11.33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.82 s | 11.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.94 s | 20.92 s |
| Top speed limited | 295 km/h | 250 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 | 510 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
Off the line, the M5 CS hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 3.88 s for the M3 Competition Sedan. At this point, the M5 CS leads by 0.85 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 CS is doing 170 km/h against 163 km/h for the M3 Competition Sedan. The gap is 0.71 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 CS crosses the line in 10.81 s versus 11.64 s. The 0.83 s gap represents roughly 46 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 228 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 CS finishes in 19.94 s versus 20.91 s, with a 0.97 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M5 CS is capped at 305 km/h, the M3 Competition Sedan at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 3.39 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.42 seconds. The 0.85 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, M5 CS F90 wins (3,03 s vs 3,88 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. M3 Competition Sedan G80: 510 hp, ratio 3,39 kg/hp.
M5 CS F90: 295 km/h. M3 Competition Sedan G80: 250 km/h.