Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Touring G90 wins (3,55 s vs 8,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M5 Touring G90 | 5 Long Range FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.55 s | 8.36 s | 4.80 s · M5 Touring G90 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.38 s | 16.27 s | 4.89 s · M5 Touring G90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.41 s | 29.07 s | 8.66 s · M5 Touring G90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 305 km/h | 185 km/h | 120 km/h · M5 Touring G90 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.29 kg/hp | 8.33 kg/hp | better ratio · M5 Touring G90 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M5 Touring G90 | 5 Long Range FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s | 2.39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.73 s | 4.00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.75 s | 6.45 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.55 s | 8.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.53 s | 10.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.11 s | 19.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.82 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 11.38 s | 16.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.41 s | 29.07 s |
| Top speed | 305 km/h | 185 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 | 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the M5 Touring hits 100 km/h in 3.55 s versus 8.36 s for the 5 Long Range FWD. At this point, the M5 Touring leads by 4.81 s and sits roughly 29 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 Touring is doing 165 km/h against 121 km/h for the 5 Long Range FWD. The gap is 3.44 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 Touring crosses the line in 11.38 s versus 16.27 s. The 4.89 s gap represents roughly 185 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 164 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 Touring finishes in 20.40 s versus 29.07 s, with a 8.66 s lead.
The M5 Touring features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 5 Long Range FWD’s FWD. 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 5 Long Range FWD at 185 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.29 kg/hp vs 8.33 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.50 seconds. The 4.81 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Touring G90 wins (3,55 s vs 8,36 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. 5 Long Range FWD: 204 hp, ratio 8,33 kg/hp.
M5 Touring G90: 305 km/h. 5 Long Range FWD: 185 km/h.