0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the BMW M5 faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
Yes. The 2025 M5 is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.4 s vs 3.8 s for the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat (BMW claim vs MotorWeek test).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
M5 0-60
3.4 s
BMW-claimed
Challenger SRT Hellcat 0-60
3.8 s
tested by MotorWeek
M5 power
717 hp
AWD
Challenger SRT Hellcat power
707 hp
RWD
M5 vs Challenger SRT Hellcat: 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.
| 2025 BMW M5 | 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2025–present | 2015–2018 |
| Figures quoted for | 2025 model year | 2015 model year |
| Powertrain | 4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid, 8-speed M Steptronic automatic | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Body | sedan | coupe |
| Horsepower | 717 hp[1] | 707 hp[2] |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft[1] | 650 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | 5,390 lb[1] | — |
| Pounds per hp | 7.5 | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 3.4 s[1]BMW-claimed | Not published |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | 3.8 s[3]tested by MotorWeek · 2015 car (707 hp) |
| Quarter mile | Not published | 11.2 s @ 125 mph[2]Dodge-claimed · NHRA-certified, stock Pirelli P Zero P275/40ZR20 tires |
| Top speed | 155 mph[1]BMW-claimed · electronically limited | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $119,500[1]2025 base MSRP · excl. destination | $59,995[4]2015 base MSRP · excludes $995 destination; Dodge says it includes $2,100 gas-guzzler tax ($1,700 GGT on 8-speed automatic models) |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The M5 is quicker to 60 mph by 0.4 s: 3.4 s vs 3.8 s (BMW claim vs MotorWeek test). One figure is an automaker claim and the other an instrumented magazine test, so treat a small gap as a near-tie: claims and tests are measured differently.
Quarter mile
Only the Challenger SRT Hellcat has a published quarter-mile time (11.2 s, Dodge-claimed).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Why
The M5 drives all four wheels while the Challenger SRT Hellcat 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 Challenger versions in our dataset:
| Version | Years | hp | 0-60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M5 CS | 2022 | 627[5] | 2.9 s[5]claimed |
| BMW M5 Competition (F90) | 2021–2023 | 617[6] | 3.1 s[6]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 | 2023 | 1,025[7] | 1.66 s[7]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon | 2018 | 840[8] | 2.3 s[9]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye | 2019–2023 | 797[10] | 3.4 s[10]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack | 2019–2023 | 485[10] | 4.8 s[11]tested |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (717 hp) | 2019–2023 | 717[10] | — |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak | 2022–2023 | 807[12] | — |
Price new and what buyers paid
- BMW M5: launched at $119,500 (2025 base MSRP).
- Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: launched at $59,995 (2015 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2018).
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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FAQ
Is the BMW M5 faster than a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
Yes — the 2025 M5 is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.4 s vs 3.8 s for the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat (BMW claim vs MotorWeek test).
What is the 0-60 time of the BMW M5?
3.4 seconds (BMW-claimed) for the 2025 model year, from 717 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat?
3.8 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2015 car (707 hp)) for the 2015 model year, from 707 hp.
Which costs more new, the M5 or the Challenger SRT Hellcat?
At launch, the 2025 M5 started at $119,500 and the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat at $59,995 (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 all-new 2025 BMW M5 — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: The Fastest Muscle Car Ever With A 1/4-Mile Elapsed Time of 11.2 Seconds (10.8 Seconds with Drag Radials) — Stellantis North America media, 2014-07-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “2015 Charger/Challenger Hellcat - MotorWeek”, 2015-02-21.
- The Beast is Unleashed: 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat On Way To Dealerships — Stellantis North America media, 2014-11-13. 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 new 2021 BMW M5 Sedan — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- The Most Powerful Muscle Car in the World: 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Sets New Performance Benchmarks — Stellantis North America media, 2023-03-20. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Specifications (PDF; served via download.do?id=18249) — Stellantis North America media, 2017-04-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Pulls the Wheels — Stellantis North America media, 2017-04-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- New 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye: Possessed by the Demon — Stellantis North America media, 2018-06-28. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “Performace Car Challenge Part I & II - MotorWeek”, 2016-03-11.
- Dodge Brand Breaks All the Rules with Jailbreak Model for 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody — Stellantis North America media, 2021-11-16. Accessed 2026-11-14.