Sur 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 gagne (3,42 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 F90 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,46 s | 3,42 s+0,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,31 s | 11,25 s+0,06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,37 s−0,06 s | 20,43 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 346 km/h+96 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,45 kg/hp | 3,16 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 F90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,99 s | 0,97 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,65 s | 1,62 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,63 s | 2,56 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,46 s | 3,42 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,45 s | 4,38 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,06 s | 7,00 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,72 s | 10,73 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 11,31 s | 11,25 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,37 s | 20,43 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 | 600 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 hits 100 km/h in 3.43 s versus 3.46 s for the RS6 Performance Avant. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M5 is doing 165 km/h against 165 km/h for the RS6 Performance Avant. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M5 crosses the line in 11.25 s versus 11.30 s. The 0.06 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Bmw M5 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 0.04 s.
Around 911 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the RS6 Performance Avant overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 96 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the RS6 Performance Avant finishes in 20.37 s versus 20.43 s. The 0.06 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 (3.45 kg/hp vs 3.16 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 0.04 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, M5 F90 gagne (3,42 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 F90 : 600 hp, ratio 3,16 kg/hp.
RS6 Performance Avant : 346 km/h. M5 F90 : 250 km/h.