Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Competition F90 wins (3,34 s vs 4,66 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 | i7 xDrive60 G70 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 4.66 s | 1.32 s · M5 Competition F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 12.86 s | 1.69 s · M5 Competition F90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.32 s | 23.17 s | 2.85 s · M5 Competition F90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 240 km/h | 10 km/h · M5 Competition F90 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.03 kg/hp | 4.85 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 | i7 xDrive60 G70 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.94 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.56 s | 2.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.48 s | 3.51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.34 s | 4.66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.29 s | 6.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 6.88 s | 10.15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.57 s | 16.03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.17 s | 12.86 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.32 s | 23.17 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 240 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 | 745 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 640 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the M5 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.34 s versus 4.66 s for the i7 xDrive60. Despite lacking instant torque, 625 hp of power compensates. At this point, the M5 Competition leads by 1.32 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 Competition is doing 166 km/h against 145 km/h for the i7 xDrive60. The gap is 1.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 Competition crosses the line in 11.16 s versus 12.86 s. The 1.70 s gap represents roughly 82 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 203 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 Competition finishes in 20.32 s versus 23.17 s, with a 2.85 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The M5 Competition features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the i7 xDrive60’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
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 i7 xDrive60 at 240 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 6.94 seconds. The 1.32 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 4,66 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. i7 xDrive60 G70: 544 hp, ratio 4,85 kg/hp.
M5 Competition F90: 250 km/h. i7 xDrive60 G70: 240 km/h.