Over 0–100 km/h, M5 CS F90 wins (3,03 s vs 3,15 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 812 GTS | M5 CS F90 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.15 s | 3.03 s | 0.12 s · M5 CS F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 10.66 s | 10.82 s | 0.16 s · 812 GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.25 s | 19.94 s | 0.69 s · 812 GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 327 km/h | 295 km/h | 32 km/h · 812 GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.04 kg/hp | 2.87 kg/hp | better ratio · 812 GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 812 GTS | M5 CS F90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.92 s | 0.91 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.54 s | 1.51 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.47 s | 2.37 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.15 s | 3.03 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.91 s | 3.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.94 s | 6.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8.89 s | 9.97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.66 s | 10.82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19.25 s | 19.94 s |
| Top speed | 327 km/h | 295 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 | 799 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 718 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| 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 |
Off the line, the M5 CS hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 3.15 s for the 812 GTS. At this point, the M5 CS leads by 0.12 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 CS is doing 170 km/h against 178 km/h for the 812 GTS. The gap is 0.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 812 GTS crosses the line in 10.66 s versus 10.81 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 812 GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 245 km/h versus 231 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 812 GTS finishes in 19.24 s versus 19.94 s, with a 0.70 s lead.
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 (2.04 kg/hp vs 2.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.30 seconds. The 0.12 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 3,15 s).
812 GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,15 seconds (calibrated simulation).
812 GTS: 799 hp, ratio 2,04 kg/hp. M5 CS F90: 635 hp, ratio 2,87 kg/hp.
812 GTS: 327 km/h. M5 CS F90: 295 km/h.