Over 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 wins (3,44 s vs 5,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M5 F90 | A6 Avant e-tron | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.44 s | 5.45 s | 2.01 s · M5 F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.16 s | 13.77 s | 2.61 s · M5 F90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.22 s | 25.01 s | 4.79 s · M5 F90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 210 km/h | 40 km/h · M5 F90 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.11 kg/hp | 6.25 kg/hp | better ratio · M5 F90 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M5 F90 | A6 Avant e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.01 s | 1.50 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.68 s | 2.49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.64 s | 4.06 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.44 s | 5.45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.34 s | 7.22 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.74 s | 12.62 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.14 s | 20.97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.16 s | 13.77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.22 s | 25.01 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 210 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 | 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 | 381 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 565 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 381 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the M5 hits 100 km/h in 3.44 s versus 5.45 s for the A6 Avant e-tron. Despite lacking instant torque, 600 hp of power compensates. At this point, the M5 leads by 2.01 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 is doing 168 km/h against 136 km/h for the A6 Avant e-tron. The gap is 1.66 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 crosses the line in 11.16 s versus 13.77 s. The 2.61 s gap represents roughly 115 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M5 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 235 km/h versus 187 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 finishes in 20.22 s versus 25.00 s, with a 4.78 s lead.
The M5 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the A6 Avant e-tron’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M5 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the A6 Avant e-tron at 210 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.31 seconds. The 2.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 wins (3,44 s vs 5,45 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. A6 Avant e-tron: 381 hp, ratio 6,25 kg/hp.
M5 F90: 250 km/h. A6 Avant e-tron: 210 km/h.