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BMW M5 CS F90 vs Peugeot 308 GTi 270: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

grand tourer · 2021 vs 2015 · Methodology
BMWPetrolFaster

M5 CS F90

635 hp · 750 Nm · 1,825 kg · 2021

VS
PeugeotPetrol

308 GTi 270

272 hp · 330 Nm · 1,260 kg · 2015

Result · 0–100 km/h

ABMW M5 CS F90

3.03 s

Gap3.03 sin favour of M5 CS
BPeugeot 308 GTi 270

6.06 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureM5 CS F90308 GTi 270Gap
0–100 km/h3.03 s6.06 s3.03 s · M5 CS F90
400 m standing start10.82 s13.98 s3.16 s · M5 CS F90
1,000 m standing start19.94 s24.72 s4.78 s · M5 CS F90
Top speed (electronically limited)295 km/h270 km/h25 km/h · M5 CS F90
Power-to-weight ratio2.87 kg/hp4.63 kg/hpbetter ratio · M5 CS F90

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BMWPetrolM5 CS F90
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PeugeotPetrol308 GTi 270
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Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageM5 CS F90308 GTi 270
0–30 km/h0.91 s1.67 s
0–50 km/h1.51 s2.79 s
0–80 km/h2.37 s4.64 s
0–100 km/h3.03 s6.06 s
0–120 km/h3.74 s7.66 s
0–160 km/h6.21 s12.18 s
0–200 km/h9.97 s18.70 s
400 m standing start10.82 s13.98 s
1,000 m standing start19.94 s24.72 s
Top speed295 km/h270 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

M5 CS F90

2,87kg/hpratio better by 1,76 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power635 hpPending
Torque750 Nm
Weight1 825 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling
Peugeot

308 GTi 270

4,63kg/hpcompensated by −565 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power272 hpPending
Torque330 Nm
Weight1 260 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearbox6-speed manual

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the M5 CS hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 6.06 s for the 308 GTi 270. At this point, the M5 CS leads by 3.03 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the M5 CS is doing 170 km/h against 140 km/h for the 308 GTi 270. The gap is 2.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the M5 CS crosses the line in 10.81 s versus 13.98 s. The 3.17 s gap represents roughly 142 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the M5 CS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 231 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 CS finishes in 19.94 s versus 24.71 s, with a 4.77 s lead.

What the numbers don’t tell you

The M5 CS features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 308 GTi 270’s FWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.

Electronically capped at 305 km/h, the M5 CS never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.87 kg/hp vs 4.63 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.50 seconds. The 3.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, M5 CS F90 wins (3,03 s vs 6,06 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. 308 GTi 270: 272 hp, ratio 4,63 kg/hp.

M5 CS F90: 295 km/h. 308 GTi 270: 270 km/h.