Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Competition F90 wins (3,34 s vs 4,32 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 Competition F90 | M340i xDrive G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,34 s−0,98 s | 4,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,17 s−1,30 s | 12,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,32 s−2,33 s | 22,65 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,03 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,77 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 Competition F90 | M340i xDrive G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,94 s | 1,04 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,56 s | 1,73 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,48 s | 3,05 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,34 s | 4,32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,29 s | 5,76 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,88 s | 9,55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,57 s | 15,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,17 s | 12,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,32 s | 22,65 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 | 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 |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 382 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 823 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw M5 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.34 s versus 4.32 s for the Bmw M340i xDrive. At this point, the Bmw M5 Competition leads by 0.98 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M5 Competition is doing 166 km/h against 147 km/h for the Bmw M340i xDrive. The gap is 0.80 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M5 Competition crosses the line in 11.16 s versus 12.46 s. The 1.30 s gap represents roughly 64 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M5 Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 232 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M5 Competition finishes in 20.32 s versus 22.65 s, with a 2.33 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 M5 Competition and the Bmw M340i xDrive 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 (3.03 kg/hp vs 4.77 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.58 seconds. The 0.98 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Competition F90 wins (3,34 s vs 4,32 s).
M5 Competition F90 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,34 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M5 Competition F90: 625 hp, ratio 3,03 kg/hp. M340i xDrive G20: 382 hp, ratio 4,77 kg/hp.
M5 Competition F90: 250 km/h. M340i xDrive G20: 250 km/h.