0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the BMW M5 Competition (F90) faster than a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye?
Yes. The 2021 M5 Competition (F90) is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.1 s vs 3.6 s for the 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye (manufacturer figures); but the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye has the higher top speed (203 vs 155 mph).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
M5 Competition (F90) 0-60
3.1 s
BMW-claimed
Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye 0-60
3.6 s
Dodge-claimed
M5 Competition (F90) power
617 hp
AWD
Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye power
797 hp
RWD
M5 Competition (F90) vs Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2021 BMW M5 Competition (F90) | 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2021–2023 | 2021–2023 |
| Figures quoted for | 2021 model year | 2021 model year |
| Powertrain | 4.4L twin-turbo V8, 8-speed M Steptronic automatic | 6.2L supercharged high-output HEMI V8, 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Horsepower | 617 hp[1] | 797 hp[2] |
| Torque | 553 lb-ft[1] | 707 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | 4,345 lb[1] | 4,591 lb[3]2023 spec sheet |
| Pounds per hp | 7 | 5.8 |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 3.1 s[1]BMW-claimed | 3.6 s[2]Dodge-claimed |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | Not published |
| Quarter mile | Not published | 10.6 s @ 129 mph[2]Dodge-claimed |
| Top speed | 155 mph[1]BMW-claimed · electronically limited | 203 mph[2]Dodge-claimed |
| Launch MSRP | $111,100[1]2021 base MSRP · excl. destination | $78,595[4]2021 base MSRP · excludes $1,495 destination |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The M5 Competition (F90) is quicker to 60 mph by 0.5 s: 3.1 s vs 3.6 s (manufacturer figures).
Quarter mile
Only the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye has a published quarter-mile time (10.6 s, Dodge-claimed).
Top speed
The Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye has the higher top speed: 203 mph vs 155 mph.
Why
The Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye carries less weight per horsepower (5.8 vs 7 lb per hp). The M5 Competition (F90) drives all four wheels while the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye is rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive usually helps most off the line, which is why AWD cars often win to 60 mph and give some of it back over longer distances.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other BMW M5 and Dodge Charger versions in our dataset:
Price new and what buyers paid
- BMW M5 Competition (F90): launched at $111,100 (2021 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2023).
- Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye: launched at $78,595 (2021 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2023).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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BMW M5 Competition (F90)
FAQ
Is the BMW M5 Competition (F90) faster than a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye?
Yes — the 2021 M5 Competition (F90) is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.1 s vs 3.6 s for the 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye (manufacturer figures); but the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye has the higher top speed (203 vs 155 mph).
What is the 0-60 time of the BMW M5 Competition (F90)?
3.1 seconds (BMW-claimed) for the 2021 model year, from 617 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye?
3.6 seconds (Dodge-claimed) for the 2021 model year, from 797 hp.
Which has the higher top speed, the M5 Competition (F90) or the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye?
The Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye has the higher top speed: 203 mph vs 155 mph.
Which costs more new, the M5 Competition (F90) or the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye?
At launch, the 2021 M5 Competition (F90) started at $111,100 and the 2021 Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye at $78,595 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2021 BMW M5 Sedan — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- 2021 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT Fact Sheet — Stellantis North America media, 2020-08-31. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2023 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT Specifications (PDF; served via download.do?id=24019) — Stellantis North America media. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- Dodge Announces Pricing for 2021 Dodge Charger Model Lineup — Stellantis North America media, 2020-08-31. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new BMW M5 CS — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The all-new 2025 BMW M5 — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- 2020 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT Hellcat Fact Sheet — Stellantis North America media, 2019-06-27. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2026 Dodge Charger (SIXPACK engine) Specifications (PDF; served via download.do?id=26962) — Stellantis North America media. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- New 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is The Quickest, Fastest and Most Powerful Sedan in The World — Stellantis North America media, 2014-08-13. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “2015 Charger/Challenger Hellcat - MotorWeek”, 2015-02-21.