Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Competition F90 wins (3,34 s vs 3,92 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 | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 3.92 s | 0.58 s · M5 Competition F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 12.01 s | 0.84 s · M5 Competition F90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.32 s | 21.97 s | 1.65 s · M5 Competition F90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 225 km/h | 25 km/h · M5 Competition F90 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.03 kg/hp | 4.07 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 | i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.94 s | 1.13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.56 s | 1.89 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.48 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 3.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.29 s | 5.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.88 s | 8.35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.57 s | 13.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 12.01 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.32 s | 21.97 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 225 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 | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 795 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the M5 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.34 s versus 3.92 s for the i4 M50 xDrive. Despite lacking instant torque, 625 hp of power compensates. At this point, the M5 Competition leads by 0.58 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 Competition is doing 166 km/h against 155 km/h for the i4 M50 xDrive. The gap is 0.56 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 Competition crosses the line in 11.16 s versus 12.01 s. The 0.84 s gap represents roughly 44 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 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 Competition finishes in 20.32 s versus 21.97 s, with a 1.65 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M5 Competition is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the i4 M50 xDrive at 225 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.72 seconds. The 0.58 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Competition F90 wins (3,34 s vs 3,92 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. i4 M50 xDrive G26: 544 hp, ratio 4,07 kg/hp.
M5 Competition F90: 250 km/h. i4 M50 xDrive G26: 225 km/h.