Sur 0–100 km/h, M340i xDrive G20 gagne (4,46 s vs 4,50 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.
| M340i xDrive G20 | S5 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s−0,04 s | 4,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,57 s−0,23 s | 12,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,70 s−0,69 s | 23,39 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,47 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,31 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 | M340i xDrive G20 | S5 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,16 s | 1,11 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,93 s | 1,85 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,24 s | 3,22 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,46 s | 4,50 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,85 s | 6,11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,56 s | 10,43 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,01 s | 16,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,57 s | 12,80 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,70 s | 23,39 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 374 hp | |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 670 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 950 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M340i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.46 s versus 4.50 s for the S5 Sedan. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M340i xDrive is doing 147 km/h against 142 km/h for the S5 Sedan. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M340i xDrive crosses the line in 12.56 s versus 12.80 s. The 0.24 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M340i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 207 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M340i xDrive finishes in 22.70 s versus 23.38 s, with a 0.68 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw M340i xDrive and the S5 Sedan are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.47 kg/hp vs 5.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.04 seconds. The 0.04 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, M340i xDrive G20 gagne (4,46 s vs 4,50 s).
M340i xDrive G20 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,46 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M340i xDrive G20 : 374 hp, ratio 4,47 kg/hp. S5 Sedan : 367 hp, ratio 5,31 kg/hp.
M340i xDrive G20 : 250 km/h. S5 Sedan : 250 km/h.