Over 0–100 km/h, M5 CS F90 wins (3,03 s vs 4,16 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 | Panamera Turbo 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s−1,13 s | 4,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,82 s−1,40 s | 12,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,94 s−2,17 s | 22,11 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 295 km/h+2 km/h | 293 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,87 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,58 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 | Panamera Turbo 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,91 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,51 s | 1,95 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,37 s | 3,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,03 s | 4,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,74 s | 5,37 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,21 s | 8,73 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,97 s | 13,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,82 s | 12,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,94 s | 22,11 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h | 293 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 | 550 hp | V8 |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 970 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Bmw M5 CS hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 4.16 s for the Panamera Turbo. At this point, the Bmw M5 CS leads by 1.13 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M5 CS is doing 170 km/h against 153 km/h for the Panamera Turbo. The gap is 1.00 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 12.21 s. The 1.40 s gap represents roughly 72 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 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M5 CS finishes in 19.94 s versus 22.11 s, with a 2.17 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (295 vs 293 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw M5 CS and the Panamera Turbo 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 3.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.08 seconds. The 1.13 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 4,16 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 Turbo 970.1: 550 hp, ratio 3,58 kg/hp.
M5 CS F90: 295 km/h. Panamera Turbo 970.1: 293 km/h.