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BMW M5 CS vs Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
| Category | CT5-V Blackwing | BMW M5 CS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.2 l V8 | 4.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 677 / 668 | 635 / 626 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 893 / 659 | 750 / 553 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1850 / 4079 | 1849 / 4076 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 366 / 361 | 343 / 339 |
Lap Times
| Track | CT5-V Blackwing | BMW M5 CS |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia International Raceway Grand East Course (post 01/2014) | 2:49.40 | 2:50.30 |
| Willow Springs | 1:28.07 | 1:28.76 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:23.40 | 0:23.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | CT5-V Blackwing | BMW M5 CS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.5 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.2 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.8 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.5 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 4.3 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.2 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 6.4 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.3 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 9.2 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 12.4 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 12.4 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 17.9 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 16.8 s | 15.5 s |
| 0 - 160 mph | 21.1 s | 19.4 s |
| 1/4 mile | 11.4 s @ 128.0 mph | 10.6 s @ 130.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | CT5-V Blackwing | BMW M5 CS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 322 kph (200 mph) | 309 kph (192 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.04 g (10 m/s²) | 1.04 g (10 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 31 m (102 ft) | 31 m (101 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 46 m (152 ft) | 41 m (134 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 93 m (306 ft) | 90 m (294 ft) |
Summary
| Category | CT5-V Blackwing | BMW M5 CS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 297 | 296 |
| Straight line speed | 1760 | 2309 |
| Total | 2057 | 2606 |
Verdict
M5 CS is the fastest by considerable margin.
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