Over 0–100 km/h, F8 Tributo wins (2,92 s vs 3,03 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | F8 Tributo | M5 CS F90 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2.92 s | 3.03 s | 0.11 s · F8 Tributo |
| 400 m standing start | 9.98 s | 10.82 s | 0.84 s · F8 Tributo |
| 1,000 m standing start | 17.86 s | 19.94 s | 2.08 s · F8 Tributo |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 351 km/h | 295 km/h | 56 km/h · F8 Tributo |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.99 kg/hp | 2.87 kg/hp | better ratio · F8 Tributo |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | F8 Tributo | M5 CS F90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.87 s · tight gap | 0.91 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.45 s · tight gap | 1.51 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.33 s · tight gap | 2.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.92 s · tight gap | 3.03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.51 s | 3.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.01 s | 6.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7.14 s | 9.97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 9.98 s | 10.82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 17.86 s | 19.94 s |
| Top speed | 351 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 | 721 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 435 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 F8 Tributo hits 100 km/h in 2.92 s versus 3.03 s for the M5 CS. At this point, the F8 Tributo leads by 0.11 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the F8 Tributo is doing 193 km/h against 170 km/h for the M5 CS. The gap is 0.36 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the F8 Tributo crosses the line in 9.98 s versus 10.81 s. The 0.84 s gap represents roughly 47 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the F8 Tributo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 267 km/h versus 231 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F8 Tributo finishes in 17.85 s versus 19.94 s, with a 2.09 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 (1.99 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 4.20 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, F8 Tributo wins (2,92 s vs 3,03 s).
F8 Tributo goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
F8 Tributo: 721 hp, ratio 1,99 kg/hp. M5 CS F90: 635 hp, ratio 2,87 kg/hp.
F8 Tributo: 351 km/h. M5 CS F90: 295 km/h.