Over 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 wins (3,42 s vs 5,47 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 | S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.42 s | 5.47 s | 2.04 s · M5 F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.25 s | 13.69 s | 2.44 s · M5 F90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.41 s | 24.99 s | 4.58 s · M5 F90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.16 kg/hp | 7.19 kg/hp | better ratio · M5 F90 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M5 F90 | S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.97 s · tight gap | 1.04 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.62 s | 1.91 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.56 s | 3.77 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.42 s | 5.47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.38 s | 7.46 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.00 s | 13.10 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.70 s | 21.19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.25 s | 13.69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.41 s | 24.99 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 | 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 250 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the M5 hits 100 km/h in 3.43 s versus 5.47 s for the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion. At this point, the M5 leads by 2.05 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 is doing 165 km/h against 131 km/h for the S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion. The gap is 1.44 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 crosses the line in 11.24 s versus 13.68 s. The 2.44 s gap represents roughly 106 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 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 finishes in 20.41 s versus 24.99 s, with a 4.58 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 S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion 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 7.19 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.74 seconds. The 2.05 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 5,47 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. S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223: 313 hp, ratio 7,19 kg/hp.
M5 F90: 250 km/h. S 350 d 4MATIC Limousine Langversion W223: 250 km/h.