BMW M5 Competition vs Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

Picture of BMW M5 Competition (F10)
Picture of Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Category BMW M5 CompetitionCharger SRT Hellcat
Engine layout 4.4 l V86.2 l V8
Max power (ps / bhp) 575 / 567717 / 707
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 680 / 502881 / 650
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1914 / 42202099 / 4628
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 300 / 296341 / 337
Average price €128,000€93,000

Lap Times

Track BMW M5 CompetitionCharger SRT Hellcat
Hockenheim Short 1:12.801:15.20
Motortrend Figure-8 0:24.300:24.50

Acceleration

Speed & distance BMW M5 CompetitionCharger SRT Hellcat
0 - 40 kph 1.6 s1.8 s
0 - 80 kph 3.2 s3.6 s
0 - 100 kph 4.1 s3.9 s
0 - 160 kph 8.2 s7.4 s
0 - 180 kph 10.1 s10.1 s
0 - 200 kph 12.3 s10.9 s
0 - 60 mph 3.7 s3.4 s
0 - 100 mph 8.2 s7.2 s
Est. 1/8 mile 8.4 s @ 101.9 mph8.4 s @ 102.5 mph
1/4 mile 11.9 s @ 122.2 mph11.4 s @ 128.0 mph

Rolling acceleration

Speed BMW M5 CompetitionCharger SRT Hellcat
80 - 120 kph (4) 3.4 s3.1 s
80 - 120 kph (5) 4.3 s4.1 s
80 - 120 kph (6) 5.4 s6.2 s
80 - 120 kph (7) 8.5 s8.3 s
80 - 160 kph (4) 6.9 s6.2 s
80 - 160 kph (5) 9.0 s8.5 s
80 - 160 kph (6) 11.2 s12.3 s
80 - 160 kph (7) 16.4 s16.8 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 8.2 s7.5 s

General performance

Category BMW M5 CompetitionCharger SRT Hellcat
Top speed 305 kph (190 mph)332 kph (206 mph)
Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 11.7 s @ 794 ft11.7 s @ 781 ft
Est. max acceleration 0.74 g (7 m/s²)0.72 g (7 m/s²)
18m slalom 68.6 kph (42.6 mph)63.2 kph (39.3 mph)
Fuel economy 12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK)15.4 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK)
Lateral acceleration 0.95 g (9 m/s²)0.94 g (9 m/s²)
100 kph - 0 35 m (114 ft)33 m (109 ft)
200 kph - 0 139 m (456 ft)135 m (444 ft)
60 mph - 0 32 m (106 ft)32 m (104 ft)

Summary

Category BMW M5 CompetitionCharger SRT Hellcat
Track Performance 200188
Straight line speed 27732932
Total 29733121

Verdict

There is no clear winner in this comparison.

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Nicholas Mirdadian   3y ago

BMW is way better .


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-Warbird  4y ago

The M5 is like ten “Class” levels above the Dodge? A Dodge! Are we even really comparing the two?


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Mitch   4y ago

I paid 60G out the door for a 2019 charger HC octane edition that’s half the price of an M5 , brand new only 4 miles on it from Cabrals dodge dealership I test drove m3 and CTS-V and the Charger was way more comfortable and better riding then m3 and CTS-V n and I’m a Chevy guy too ud think I’d go for the CTS-V nope honestly the hellcat felt better n it seemed more luxurious to me than the CT’s-v the gauges lagged so bad on the caddy , BMW m3 was nicer but just didn’t have that sound the hellcat does American muscles nothing like it ..... Ooo I’m definetly trading in for a Redeye Charger now !!!!!!


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Paris  4y ago

Have a hell cat and f10 m5 hell cat is a torque monster the m5 is just fast at the end the hell cat is slightly faster stock for stock handling is way better on the m5 down pipes and a slight tune the m5 will beat the hell cat


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TheMan  4y ago

if you choose a BMW over a dodge you are not here to get a vehicle that's fun to drive your here to get a vehicle that you can drive. only a true car person would be able to handle the american beast.


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saxy  10y ago

to be fair. BMW is much more reliable than Mercs and Audis.


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hemisrt  10y ago

I don't buy the point that M5's are underrated on power. The Hemi guys are claiming the Hellcat is underrated (not buying that either). It does the car company no good to undervalue performance of the car. And IF they do, it's probably not by a huge difference/margin. Bottom line, the 707 HP Charger is faster. It's a muscle Saloon. The M5 probably handles better (I'd bet next months pay on it). They weigh about the same. One costs twice as much. BMW's are great cars. I've owned 2. They were always in the shop however (after a BMW hits 4 years of age...sell it). Dodges may need visits to the shop after they have a few hard miles on them....but they are FAR cheaper to fix. BMW parts and maintenance is painful.


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saxy  10y ago

sure you can compare these 2 cars. But keep in mind. Only 1 of these cars has 10 airbags. And to be honest about branding, and quality, it's about iphone vs xiaomi. The xiaomi does everything a smartphone does and does it well, but it's a xiaomi, and in the long run, you can bet the iphone is going to do better at more things and will be more desirable even if the processor isn't as fast, or the monitor isn't as big, etc... exactly what we have with these 2 cars

the dodge has more hp, costs less, has leather this, aluminum that. it has its own rightful market. But it's definitely not in the same market as an M5


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lamboboy  10y ago

Alright i'll check it out.


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dddd  10y ago

Havent you seen dyno test of M6 Competition ? We are talking about real power not claimed power.

That new M5s and M6s have for real much more power than it is claimed. There are tons of information about that out there.


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lamboboy  10y ago

I think they both have the same power. And wait, 680hp? what!?


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dddd  10y ago

I havent read how much power for real has M5 Competition but M6 Competition has about 680 HP. M5 Competition has propably less power than that.


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lamboboy  10y ago

What are the exact power to weight ratios of both cars? Anyone know?


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Flabernat  10y ago

I think it'd be safe to say the Hellcat would dominate the quarter mile... But around a track it might be close. They're both pretty heavy, I'd say the M5 having the handling advantage, but the Hellcat with the hp/weight advantage.... It'll be a good comparison.


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lamboboy  10y ago

BOOM! The inevitable comparison. Gonna be a great match-up. I can't decide which side I should put my money. Time will tell.
Drag race + Race track? Predictions?