Sur 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 gagne (3,42 s vs 6,58 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 | S90 B5 AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,42 s−3,16 s | 6,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,25 s−3,51 s | 14,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,43 s−6,68 s | 27,11 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+70 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,16 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,18 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 | S90 B5 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,97 s | 1,70 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,62 s | 2,57 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,56 s | 4,64 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,42 s | 6,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,38 s | 8,89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,00 s | 15,63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,73 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 11,25 s | 14,76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,43 s | 27,11 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 180 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 | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | 2 |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 795 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | — |
Off the line, the Bmw M5 hits 100 km/h in 3.43 s versus 6.58 s for the S90 B5 AWD. At this point, the Bmw M5 leads by 3.16 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M5 is doing 165 km/h against 125 km/h for the S90 B5 AWD. The gap is 2.28 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M5 crosses the line in 11.25 s versus 14.75 s. The 3.51 s gap represents roughly 143 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 231 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M5 finishes in 20.43 s versus 27.11 s, with a 6.68 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M5 is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the S90 B5 AWD at 180 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.16 kg/hp vs 7.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs auto).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.37 seconds. The 3.16 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 6,58 s).
M5 F90 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,42 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M5 F90 : 600 hp, ratio 3,16 kg/hp. S90 B5 AWD : 250 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp.
M5 F90 : 250 km/h. S90 B5 AWD : 180 km/h.