Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Competition F90 wins (3,33 s vs 4,53 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M5 Competition F90 | S5 Avant | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.33 s | 4.53 s | 1.19 s · M5 Competition F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.11 s | 12.84 s | 1.73 s · M5 Competition F90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.22 s | 23.49 s | 3.27 s · M5 Competition F90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.98 kg/hp | 5.35 kg/hp | better ratio · M5 Competition F90 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M5 Competition F90 | S5 Avant |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.01 s · tight gap | 1.11 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.68 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.63 s | 3.23 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.33 s | 4.53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.12 s | 6.15 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.67 s | 10.55 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.30 s | 17.29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.11 s | 12.84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.22 s | 23.49 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 | 625 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 | 367 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 965 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the M5 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.33 s versus 4.53 s for the S5 Avant. At this point, the M5 Competition leads by 1.19 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 Competition is doing 168 km/h against 142 km/h for the S5 Avant. The gap is 1.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 Competition crosses the line in 11.11 s versus 12.83 s. The 1.73 s gap represents roughly 81 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M5 Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 234 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 Competition finishes in 20.21 s versus 23.49 s, with a 3.27 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 Competition and the S5 Avant 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 (2.98 kg/hp vs 5.35 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.09 seconds. The 1.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Competition F90 wins (3,33 s vs 4,53 s).
M5 Competition F90 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M5 Competition F90: 625 hp, ratio 2,98 kg/hp. S5 Avant: 367 hp, ratio 5,35 kg/hp.
M5 Competition F90: 250 km/h. S5 Avant: 250 km/h.