Over 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 wins (3,42 s vs 4,42 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 | SQ5 SUV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.42 s | 4.42 s | 1.00 s · M5 F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.25 s | 12.76 s | 1.51 s · M5 F90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.43 s | 23.50 s | 3.07 s · M5 F90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.16 kg/hp | 5.56 kg/hp | better ratio · M5 F90 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M5 F90 | SQ5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.97 s · tight gap | 1.06 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.62 s | 1.78 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.56 s | 3.15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.42 s | 4.42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.38 s | 6.02 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.00 s | 10.50 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.73 s | 17.55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.25 s | 12.76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.43 s | 23.50 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the M5 hits 100 km/h in 3.43 s versus 4.42 s for the SQ5 SUV. At this point, the M5 leads by 1.00 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 is doing 165 km/h against 142 km/h for the SQ5 SUV. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 crosses the line in 11.25 s versus 12.76 s. The 1.51 s gap represents roughly 71 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 231 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 finishes in 20.43 s versus 23.50 s, with a 3.07 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 M5 and the SQ5 SUV 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 (3.16 kg/hp vs 5.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.96 seconds. The 1.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 wins (3,42 s vs 4,42 s).
M5 F90 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M5 F90: 600 hp, ratio 3,16 kg/hp. SQ5 SUV: 367 hp, ratio 5,56 kg/hp.
M5 F90: 250 km/h. SQ5 SUV: 250 km/h.