Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Touring G90 wins (3,55 s vs 7,32 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 | Cooper SE FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.55 s | 7.32 s | 3.77 s · M5 Touring G90 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.38 s | 15.46 s | 4.08 s · M5 Touring G90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.41 s | 29.86 s | 9.45 s · M5 Touring G90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 305 km/h | 150 km/h | 155 km/h · M5 Touring G90 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.29 kg/hp | 7.42 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 | Cooper SE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s | 2.03 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.73 s | 3.40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.75 s | 5.51 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.55 s | 7.32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.53 s | 9.71 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.11 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.82 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 11.38 s | 15.46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.41 s | 29.86 s |
| Top speed | 305 km/h | 150 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 365 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 7.32 s for the Cooper SE FWD. At this point, the M5 Touring leads by 3.77 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 Touring is doing 165 km/h against 124 km/h for the Cooper SE FWD. The gap is 2.76 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 Touring crosses the line in 11.38 s versus 15.46 s. The 4.08 s gap represents roughly 161 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 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 Touring finishes in 20.40 s versus 29.86 s, with a 9.45 s lead.
The M5 Touring features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Cooper SE 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 Cooper SE FWD at 150 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 7.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.21 seconds. The 3.77 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 7,32 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. Cooper SE FWD: 184 hp, ratio 7,42 kg/hp.
M5 Touring G90: 305 km/h. Cooper SE FWD: 150 km/h.