Over 0–100 km/h, RS e-tron GT wins (3,34 s vs 3,55 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | RS e-tron GT | M5 Touring G90 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 3.55 s | 0.21 s · RS e-tron GT |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 11.38 s | 0.21 s · RS e-tron GT |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.27 s | 20.41 s | 0.14 s · RS e-tron GT |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 305 km/h | 55 km/h · M5 Touring G90 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.25 kg/hp | 3.29 kg/hp | better ratio · RS e-tron GT |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | RS e-tron GT | M5 Touring G90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.98 s · tight gap | 1.04 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.64 s · tight gap | 1.73 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.63 s · tight gap | 2.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 3.55 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.24 s | 4.53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.79 s | 7.11 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.40 s | 10.82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 11.38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.27 s · tight gap | 20.41 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 305 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 738 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 395 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| 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 |
Off the line, the RS e-tron GT hits 100 km/h in 3.34 s versus 3.55 s for the M5 Touring. At this point, the RS e-tron GT leads by 0.21 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the RS e-tron GT is doing 167 km/h against 165 km/h for the M5 Touring. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the RS e-tron GT crosses the line in 11.17 s versus 11.38 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. 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 0.23 s.
At 1,000 metres, the RS e-tron GT finishes in 20.27 s versus 20.40 s, with just 0.13 s to spare. The M5 Touring fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the RS e-tron GT is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the M5 Touring at 305 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 (3.25 kg/hp vs 3.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.06 seconds. The 0.21 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 (3,34 s vs 3,55 s).
RS e-tron GT goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,34 seconds (calibrated simulation).
RS e-tron GT: 738 hp, ratio 3,25 kg/hp. M5 Touring G90: 727 hp, ratio 3,29 kg/hp.
RS e-tron GT: 250 km/h. M5 Touring G90: 305 km/h.