Over 0–100 km/h, M5 CS F90 wins (3,03 s vs 4,72 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 | Panamera 4S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 4.72 s | 1.69 s · M5 CS F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 10.82 s | 12.88 s | 2.06 s · M5 CS F90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.94 s | 23.24 s | 3.30 s · M5 CS F90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 295 km/h | 290 km/h | 5 km/h · M5 CS F90 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.87 kg/hp | 4.23 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 | Panamera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.91 s | 1.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.51 s | 2.13 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.37 s | 3.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 4.72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.74 s | 6.16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.21 s | 10.17 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9.97 s | 16.23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.82 s | 12.88 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.94 s | 23.24 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h | 290 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 | 440 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 860 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the M5 CS hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 4.72 s for the Panamera 4S. At this point, the M5 CS leads by 1.69 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 CS is doing 170 km/h against 144 km/h for the Panamera 4S. The gap is 1.45 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 CS crosses the line in 10.81 s versus 12.88 s. The 2.07 s gap represents roughly 99 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 202 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 CS finishes in 19.94 s versus 23.24 s, with a 3.30 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (295 vs 290 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the M5 CS and the Panamera 4S are governed to 305 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.87 kg/hp vs 4.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.12 seconds. The 1.69 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 4,72 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. Panamera 4S: 440 hp, ratio 4,23 kg/hp.
M5 CS F90: 295 km/h. Panamera 4S: 290 km/h.