BMW M4 CS vs BMW M5
| Category | BMW M4 CS | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 4.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 460 / 454 | 600 / 592 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 605 / 446 | 750 / 553 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1609 / 3547 | 1919 / 4231 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 286 / 282 | 313 / 308 |
| Average price | €121,000 | €124,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M4 CS | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.7 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.2 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 14.0 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 20.4 s | 15.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.2 s @ 101.9 mph | 7.7 s @ 105.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.8 s | 10.9 s @ 129.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M4 CS | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.7 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.5 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 7.1 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 7.8 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.1 s | 10.3 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M4 CS | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.3 s | 2.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 4.9 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.2 s | 2.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.1 s | 3.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.7 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 9.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 6.7 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.1 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.7 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 21.2 s | 12.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.6 s | 7.4 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW M4 CS | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 8 m (25 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 28 m (93 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 67 m (219 ft) | 69 m (225 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 123 m (404 ft) | 124 m (408 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 46 m (150 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW M4 CS | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 308 kph (191 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 13.8 s @ 1142 ft | 11.0 s @ 804 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.82 g (8 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.7 kph (45.2 mph) | 70.9 kph (44.1 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 140.0 kph (87.0 mph) | 136.0 kph (84.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 32 UK) | 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.04 g (10 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | 4 kg (9 lbs) | -38 kg (-84 lbs) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M4 CS | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 66 | 100 |
| Overall | 85 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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