Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see high-performance sedans with extraordinary amounts of power. But can they keep up with actual supercars? That’s what Carwow attempts to answer in their latest video as they drag race a BMW M5 CS against a Ferrari 812 Superfast.
Starting off with the specs, the M5 CS makes 627 hp (635 PS / 468 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque from a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and weighs 4,114 lbs (1,866 kg). The 812 Superfast makes 788 hp (799 PS / 588 kW) and 529 lb-ft (717 Nm) of torque from a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 and weighs 3,593 lbs (1,630 kg). So while the BMW might weigh more and have less power, it has the advantage of more torque and all-wheel drive to help it at launch.
In the first drag race, the BMW obliterated the Ferrari at the start and managed to stay ahead until the finish line. For the second race, a similar result occurred at the start, but this time the Ferrari got a slightly better launch, allowing it to rocket back to a narrow victory. The third race saw a nearly identical outcome to the second one, with the BMW taking the advantage at the launch, then the Ferrari clawing its way back at the end. However, as close as it was in the Ferrari’s favor last time, the BMW won by that much this time.
They then tested the two cars in a series of roll races, removing the BMW’s all-wheel drive advantage. Unsurprisingly, the Ferrari with over 150 more horsepower and around 520 pounds less weight managed to leave the BMW in its dust every time. However, the BMW managed to beat the Ferrari in the braking test. To watch the full comparison of these two cars for yourself, you can check out Carwow’s video below.
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