Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Competition F90 wins (3,34 s vs 4,46 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.
| M5 Competition F90 | M550d xDrive G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,34 s−1,12 s | 4,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,17 s−1,49 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,32 s−2,60 s | 22,92 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,03 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,61 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 Competition F90 | M550d xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,94 s | 1,24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,56 s | 2,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,48 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,34 s | 4,46 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,29 s | 5,90 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6,88 s | 9,81 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,57 s | 15,59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,17 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,32 s | 22,92 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 625 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 | 400 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the M5 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.34 s versus 4.46 s for the M550d xDrive. At this point, the M5 Competition leads by 1.12 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 Competition is doing 166 km/h against 146 km/h for the M550d xDrive. The gap is 0.99 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 Competition crosses the line in 11.16 s versus 12.66 s. The 1.50 s gap represents roughly 74 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 232 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 Competition finishes in 20.32 s versus 22.91 s, with a 2.60 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 M550d xDrive 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 (3.03 kg/hp vs 4.61 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.77 seconds. The 1.12 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 (3,34 s vs 4,46 s).
M5 Competition F90 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,34 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M5 Competition F90: 625 hp, ratio 3,03 kg/hp. M550d xDrive G30: 400 hp, ratio 4,61 kg/hp.
M5 Competition F90: 250 km/h. M550d xDrive G30: 250 km/h.