Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Touring G90 wins (3,55 s vs 7,17 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 Touring G90 | 520d G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,55 s−3,62 s | 7,17 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s−3,82 s | 15,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,41 s−7,69 s | 28,10 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 305 km/h+70 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,29 kg/hpbetter ratio | 8,82 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 Touring G90 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,75 s | 4,82 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,55 s | 7,17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,53 s | 10,23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,11 s | 18,99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,82 s | 35,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s | 15,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,41 s | 28,10 s |
| Top speed | 305 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 727 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 675 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the M5 Touring hits 100 km/h in 3.55 s versus 7.17 s for the Bmw 520d. The instant torque of 1,000 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the M5 Touring leads by 3.62 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 Touring is doing 165 km/h against 117 km/h for the Bmw 520d. The gap is 2.23 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 Touring crosses the line in 11.38 s versus 15.20 s. The 3.81 s gap represents roughly 145 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M5 Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 232 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 Touring finishes in 20.40 s versus 28.10 s, with a 7.70 s lead.
The M5 Touring features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 520d’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 Touring is capped at 305 km/h, the Bmw 520d at 235 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 12.01 seconds. The 3.62 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 Touring G90 wins (3,55 s vs 7,17 s).
M5 Touring G90 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M5 Touring G90: 727 hp, ratio 3,29 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp.
M5 Touring G90: 305 km/h. 520d G30: 235 km/h.