Joey Bagadonuts get an hourly raise and buys a Hellcat. Cheesy. Gold chains, New Jersey or straight out of Compton. A “certain” type of person drives a Hellcat. BMWs, by the way, attract another “certain” type of cheeseball. They both suck.
BMW M5 Competition vs Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
| Category | BMW M5 Competition | Charger SRT Hellcat |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.4 l V8 | 6.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 575 / 567 | 717 / 707 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 680 / 502 | 881 / 650 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1918 / 4228 | 2096 / 4621 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 300 / 296 | 342 / 337 |
| Average price | €129,000 | €93,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M5 Competition | Charger SRT Hellcat |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.50 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:12.40 | 1:15.20 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 Competition | Charger SRT Hellcat |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.3 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.0 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.7 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.7 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 6.9 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.1 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 9.9 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 11.6 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 13.5 s | 11.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.4 s @ 101.9 mph | 8.4 s @ 102.5 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.9 s @ 122.2 mph | 11.4 s @ 128.0 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 Competition | Charger SRT Hellcat |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.2 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.0 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.2 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.1 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.3 s | 10.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M5 Competition | Charger SRT Hellcat |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.3 s | 4.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.4 s | 6.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.0 s | 8.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 6.9 s | 6.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.0 s | 8.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.2 s | 12.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 16.4 s | 16.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.3 s | 7.6 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW M5 Competition | Charger SRT Hellcat |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 139 m (455 ft) | 135 m (444 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 32 m (104 ft) |
| 80 mph - 0 | 64 m (209 ft) | 59 m (194 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW M5 Competition | Charger SRT Hellcat |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 305 kph (190 mph) | 332 kph (206 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 11.7 s @ 794 ft | 11.7 s @ 781 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.7 kph (42.7 mph) | 63.2 kph (39.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 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) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M5 Competition | Charger SRT Hellcat |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 93 |
| Straight line speed | 80 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
Charger SRT Hellcat is the fastest by a small margin.
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BMWfan654532 2y ago
The BMW M5 is faster. If the stock M5 is not good enough for the hellcat which for me is good enough you can always buy the MANHART MH5 GTR. It gives 788 hp So if the normal M5 CS is 2.9-3.2 seconds for the 0-60, the Manhart would be even faster. Also, the Manhart M5 has a top speed of 207 MPH (333 KPH).
Mitch 6y 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 !!!!!!
hemisrt 12y 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.
saxy 12y 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
