Over 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT wins (3,33 s vs 3,55 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| M5 Touring G90 | RS e-tron GT | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,55 s | 3,33 s+0,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s | 11,32 s+0,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,41 s−0,19 s | 20,60 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 305 km/h+55 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,29 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,57 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | M5 Touring G90 | RS e-tron GT |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 0,95 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,59 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,75 s | 2,55 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,55 s | 3,33 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,53 s | 4,32 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,11 s | 7,15 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,82 s | 11,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s | 11,32 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,41 s | 20,60 s |
| Top speed limited | 305 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 727 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 671 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the RS e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.33 s versus 3.55 s for the M5 Touring. At this point, the RS e-tron GT leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS e-tron GT is doing 163 km/h against 165 km/h for the M5 Touring. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS e-tron GT crosses the line in 11.31 s versus 11.38 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The RS e-tron GT maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the M5 Touring keeps accelerating towards 305 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.01 s.
Around 578 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the M5 Touring overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 55 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the M5 Touring finishes in 20.40 s versus 20.60 s. The 0.19 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
On paper, the M5 Touring combines 727 hp, 1,000 Nm and 2,390 kg - a clear theoretical edge over the RS e-tron GT. Yet the RS e-tron GT launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the RS e-tron GT has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs - exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M5 Touring is capped at 305 km/h, the RS e-tron GT at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.29 kg/hp vs 3.57 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.06 seconds. The 0.22 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT wins (3,33 s vs 3,55 s).
M5 Touring G90 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M5 Touring G90: 727 hp, ratio 3,29 kg/hp. RS e-tron GT: 671 hp, ratio 3,57 kg/hp.
M5 Touring G90: 305 km/h. RS e-tron GT: 250 km/h.