How Fast Is Your M5? Predict 100–200 km/h with This Power-Based Formula

[snoep]

I've seen many discussions across various forums about how engine power translates into 100–200 km/h performance for the BMW F10 M5. So I analyzed real-world data from GPS-measured runs (Dragy and others) and built a simple but effective power-to-performance formula.

✅ Reference Data Points
560 hp (Stock F10 M5) — ~7.8 sec

700 hp (Stage 1/2 F10 M5) — ~6.5 sec

785 hp (Stage 2/3 F10 M5, personal log) — ~5.94 sec

📐 Derived Formula
Based on these data points, I constructed a second-degree polynomial to estimate your 100–200 km/h time based on engine power in hp (P):

t = 0.000003585 * P^2 - 0.01309 * P + 14.0055

Where:

t = time in seconds

P = power in horsepower (crank)

📊 Example Calculations
560 hp (Stock) → ~7.8 sec

700 hp (Stage 1/2) → ~6.5 sec

785 hp (Stage 2/3) → ~5.9 sec

850 hp (further tuned) → ~5.5 sec (extrapolated)


🔧 Curious how this compares to your setup?
Feel free to share your setup, power level, and 100–200 time below — we can refine the model further together.

[m5rosco]

I agree with your figures!