Interesting that they have a very similar power to weight ratio
BMW M5 vs BMW M4
| Category | BMW M4 (F82) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 431 / 425 | 560 / 552 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 550 / 406 | 680 / 502 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1604 / 3536 | 1940 / 4277 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 269 / 265 | 289 / 285 |
| Average price | €85,000 | €114,000 |
| Auto insurance group | 42 | 48 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M4 (F82) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.7 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.7 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.5 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 14.5 s | 13.1 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 20.6 s | 18.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 99.4 mph | 8.4 s @ 101.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.0 s @ 119.3 mph | 11.9 s @ 122.4 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M4 (F82) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.1 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.0 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.5 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.0 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.9 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.5 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.5 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.9 s | 11.7 s |
| 1000 m | 21.8 s | 21.3 s @ 255.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M4 (F82) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 3.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.2 s | 4.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.3 s | 5.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 7.6 s | 8.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.1 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.1 s | 9.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.6 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 16.0 s | 16.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.3 s | 2.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.0 s | 2.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.5 s | 8.2 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW M4 (F82) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 122 m (400 ft) | 125 m (410 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 133 m (436 ft) | 150 m (492 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 44 m (143 ft) | 49 m (160 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW M4 (F82) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 306 kph (190 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 14.0 s | 13.6 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) | 0.75 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 37 UK) | 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -36 kg (-79 lbs) | -62 kg (-137 lbs) |
| Measured power | 465 ps (459 bhp) | 560 ps (553 bhp) |
| Measured torque | 654 Nm (482 lb-ft) | 701 Nm (517 lb-ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M4 (F82) | BMW M5 (F10) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 97 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
M5 is the fastest by a small margin.
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