Car comparison

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) · Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8vsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) GTA 2.9 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) · Facelift 2020

CS 4.4 V8

635 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-2022
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

GTA 2.9 V6

540 hp2891 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2021

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    305 km/h
    190 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    635 hp
    474 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    348 hp/t
    259 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    602 km
    374 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
Power
635hp474kW
540hp403kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
36.5s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
10.3s
8.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.8s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
11.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
348hp/t259kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
336hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
411Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
602km374mi
Calculated
496km308mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,891cc176cu in
Length
5,001mm197in
4,654mm183in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,982mm117in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,594mm63in
1,654mm65in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
-
Trunk volume
530L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
58L
CO2 emissions-
271g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) GTA 2.9 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) GTA 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V86,000 rpm1,800-5,950 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V66,500 rpm2,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.3 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
128 mph
226 km/h
141 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
635 hp
474 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
540 hp
403 kW

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8 has 95 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) GTA 2.9 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) GTA 2.9 V6 and BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8: 95 hp (71 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
1,605 kg
3,538 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V83.0 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V63.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8 and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) GTA 2.9 V6: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
348 hp/t
259 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
602 km
374 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
496 km
308 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
635 hp
474 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
540 hp
403 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Power
635 hp
474 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,654 mm
183.2 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
Power
635 hp
474 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
3.0 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
3.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8
348 hp/t
259 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6
Power
635 hp
474 kW
540 hp
403 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
305 km/h190 mph
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,654 mm
183.2 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
602 km
374 mi
496 km
308 mi
CO2 score
-
271 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
348 hp/t
259 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) GTA 2.9 V6
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (F90 LCI) Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW M5 (F90 LCI) CS 4.4 V8
Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) GTA 2.9 V6
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

CS 4.4 V8
Competition 4.4 V8
VS
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8vsBMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
GTA 2.9 V6
Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo
VS
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6vsAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Facelift 2022Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo
CS 4.4 V8
5.0 V10
VS
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8vsBMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
GTA 2.9 V6
AMG C 63 S V8
VS
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6vsMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018AMG C 63 S V8
CS 4.4 V8
4.9 V8
VS
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8vsBMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
GTA 2.9 V6
CS 3.0
VS
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6vsBMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
CS 4.4 V8
3.8
VS
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8vsBMWM5 (E34)3.8
GTA 2.9 V6
AMG E 63 S
VS
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6vsMercedes-BenzE-class (W213)Facelift 2020AMG E 63 S
CS 4.4 V8
3.5
VS
BMWM5 (F90 LCI)Facelift 2020CS 4.4 V8vsBMWM5 (E28)3.5
GTA 2.9 V6
750i
VS
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6vsBMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019750i
GTA 2.9 V6
Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
VS
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6vsMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017Trofeo 3.8 V8 GDI
GTA 2.9 V6
Performance 80.5 kWh
VS
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)GTA 2.9 V6vsTeslaModel 3Performance 80.5 kWh
BMW M5 (F90 LCI) · Facelift 2020 CS 4.4 V8 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) GTA 2.9 V6 - car comparison - FastVsFaster