Over 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 wins (3,44 s vs 4,94 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 F90 | SQ2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,44 s−1,50 s | 4,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,16 s−2,31 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,22 s−4,33 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 257 km/h−7 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,11 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,12 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 F90 | SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,01 s | 1,24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,68 s | 2,07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,64 s | 3,54 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,44 s | 4,94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,34 s | 7,19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,74 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,14 s | 19,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,16 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,22 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 257 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 600 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M5 hits 100 km/h in 3.44 s versus 4.94 s for the SQ2. At this point, the Bmw M5 leads by 1.50 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M5 is doing 168 km/h against 133 km/h for the SQ2. The gap is 1.35 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M5 crosses the line in 11.16 s versus 13.47 s. The 2.31 s gap represents roughly 103 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M5 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 235 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M5 finishes in 20.22 s versus 24.55 s, with a 4.33 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw M5 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 (3.11 kg/hp vs 5.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.36 seconds. The 1.50 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, M5 F90 wins (3,44 s vs 4,94 s).
M5 F90 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M5 F90: 600 hp, ratio 3,11 kg/hp. SQ2: 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
M5 F90: 250 km/h. SQ2: 257 km/h.