BMW M5 vs BMW M850i
| Category | BMW M850i (G15) | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.4 l V8 | 4.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 530 / 523 | 600 / 592 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 750 / 553 | 750 / 553 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1980 / 4365 | 1921 / 4235 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 268 / 264 | 312 / 308 |
| Average price | €132,000 | €124,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M850i (G15) | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.00 | 0:23.30 |
| Laguna Seca (post 1988) | 1:39.40 | 1:39.81 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Club | 1:23.68 | 1:22.29 |
| Ring Knutstorp | 1:10.30 | 1:11.90 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M850i (G15) | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.3 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.6 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 18.5 s | 15.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.2 s @ 102.5 mph | 7.7 s @ 105.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.5 s @ 123.0 mph | 10.9 s @ 129.0 mph |
| 1/2 mile | 18.8 s | 18.0 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M850i (G15) | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 1.7 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.6 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.4 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 7.0 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.2 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.4 s | 10.3 s |
| 1000 m | 21.3 s | 20.2 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M850i (G15) | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 2.6 s | 2.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 3.4 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 2.7 s | 2.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.5 s | 3.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 6.1 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (8) | 11.4 s | 9.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 5.9 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 7.3 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 9.5 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 12.5 s | 12.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (8) | 20.4 s | 18.6 s |
| 70 - 90 kph | 1.8 s | 2.1 s |
| 70 - 120 kph | 3.5 s | 3.7 s |
| 70 - 130 kph | 4.2 s | 4.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.1 s | 7.4 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW M850i (G15) | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 10 m (31 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 78 m (257 ft) | 69 m (225 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (441 ft) | 124 m (408 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 30 m (97 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (161 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW M850i (G15) | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 256 kph (159 mph) | 308 kph (191 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 14.7 s @ 1217 ft | 11.0 s @ 804 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.84 g (8 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.7 kph (42.1 mph) | 70.9 kph (44.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.9 l/100 km (34 mpg US / 41 UK) | 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 38 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.99 g (10 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M850i (G15) | BMW M5 (F90) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 71 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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