Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,29 s vs 3,55 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 | Model 3 Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,55 s | 3,29 s+0,27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s−0,11 s | 11,49 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,41 s−0,80 s | 21,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 305 km/h+44 km/h | 261 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,29 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,03 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 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 0,89 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,49 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,75 s | 2,44 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,55 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,53 s | 4,37 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,11 s | 7,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 10,82 s | 12,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,38 s | 11,49 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,41 s | 21,21 s |
| Top speed | 305 km/h | 261 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 | 456 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 698 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 836 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.29 s versus 3.55 s for the M5 Touring. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 0.27 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 157 km/h against 165 km/h for the M5 Touring. The gap is 0.12 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 Touring crosses the line in 11.38 s versus 11.49 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the M5 Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 232 km/h versus 216 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 Touring finishes in 20.40 s versus 21.21 s, with a 0.80 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M5 Touring is capped at 305 km/h, the Model 3 Performance at 261 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 4.03 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.06 seconds. The 0.27 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,29 s vs 3,55 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. Model 3 Performance: 456 hp, ratio 4,03 kg/hp.
M5 Touring G90: 305 km/h. Model 3 Performance: 261 km/h.