Over 0–100 km/h, M5 Touring G90 wins (3,55 s vs 3,85 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 | Panamera Turbo S | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.55 s | 3.85 s | 0.30 s · M5 Touring G90 |
| 400 m standing start | 11.38 s | 12.06 s | 0.68 s · M5 Touring G90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.41 s | 22.20 s | 1.79 s · M5 Touring G90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 305 km/h | 280 km/h | 25 km/h · M5 Touring G90 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.29 kg/hp | 3.17 kg/hp | better ratio · Panamera Turbo S |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M5 Touring G90 | Panamera Turbo S |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.04 s | 0.98 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.73 s | 1.63 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.75 s · tight gap | 2.77 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.55 s | 3.85 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.53 s | 5.12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.11 s | 8.73 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10.82 s | 14.38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11.38 s | 12.06 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.41 s | 22.20 s |
| Top speed | 305 km/h | 280 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 | 630 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 820 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the M5 Touring hits 100 km/h in 3.55 s versus 3.85 s for the Panamera Turbo S. The instant torque of 1,000 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.30 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the M5 Touring is doing 165 km/h against 151 km/h for the Panamera Turbo S. The gap is 0.30 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 Touring crosses the line in 11.38 s versus 12.05 s. The 0.67 s gap represents roughly 34 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 208 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 Touring finishes in 20.40 s versus 22.19 s, with a 1.79 s lead.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the M5 Touring and the Panamera Turbo S are governed to 305 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
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 5.95 seconds. The 0.30 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 3,85 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. Panamera Turbo S: 630 hp, ratio 3,17 kg/hp.
M5 Touring G90: 305 km/h. Panamera Turbo S: 280 km/h.