NSX Type S vs M5 CS
Acura · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
NSX Type S
Beats the M5 CS by 0.14s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the NSX Type S beats the M5 CS comfortably, finishing 0.14 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the NSX Type S thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
600 hp
627 hp
0–100 km/h
2.9s
3s
Top speed
307 km/h
305 km/h
Engine
Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid
V8
Fuel
Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
666 Nm
750 Nm
Price
$157,000
$142,000
Simulated race times
Distance
NSX Type S
M5 CS
100 m
4.585s
4.655s
1/8 mile
6.792s
6.892s
1/4 mile
10.243s
10.388s
1 km
18.488s
18.721s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: M5 CS is $142,000 vs $157,000 for the NSX Type S — a $15,000 gap. Power: M5 CS makes 27 hp more (600 vs 627). 0–100 km/h: NSX Type S is 0.10s quicker (2.9s vs 3s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the NSX Type S or the M5 CS?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the NSX Type S is faster, beating the M5 CS by 0.14 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the NSX Type S vs the M5 CS?
The NSX Type S hits 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, while the M5 CS does it in 3 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The NSX Type S produces 600 hp; the M5 CS produces 627 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The NSX Type S tops out at 307 km/h, and the M5 CS reaches 305 km/h.
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