Sur 0–100 km/h, M5 Competition F90 gagne (3,34 s vs 3,46 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.
| RS6 Performance Avant | M5 Competition F90 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,46 s | 3,34 s+0,12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,31 s | 11,17 s+0,14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,37 s | 20,32 s+0,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 346 km/h+96 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,45 kg/hp | 3,03 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | RS6 Performance Avant | M5 Competition F90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,99 s | 0,94 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,65 s | 1,56 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,63 s | 2,48 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,46 s | 3,34 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,45 s | 4,29 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,06 s | 6,88 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,72 s | 10,57 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,31 s | 11,17 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,37 s | 20,32 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 346 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 | 630 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 850 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 625 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
Off the line, the Bmw M5 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.34 s versus 3.46 s for the RS6 Performance Avant. At this point, the Bmw M5 Competition leads by 0.12 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M5 Competition is doing 166 km/h against 165 km/h for the RS6 Performance Avant. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M5 Competition crosses the line in 11.16 s versus 11.30 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw M5 Competition maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h while the RS6 Performance Avant keeps accelerating towards 346 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.14 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M5 Competition finishes in 20.32 s versus 20.37 s, with just 0.05 s to spare. The RS6 Performance Avant fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw M5 Competition never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.45 kg/hp vs 3.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.02 seconds. The 0.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, M5 Competition F90 gagne (3,34 s vs 3,46 s).
RS6 Performance Avant passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,46 secondes (simulation calibrée).
RS6 Performance Avant : 630 hp, ratio 3,45 kg/hp. M5 Competition F90 : 625 hp, ratio 3,03 kg/hp.
RS6 Performance Avant : 346 km/h. M5 Competition F90 : 250 km/h.