Over 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 wins (3,42 s vs 3,83 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.
| X5 M Competition G05 | M5 F90 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s | 3,42 s+0,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s | 11,25 s+0,70 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s | 20,43 s+1,37 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,74 kg/hp | 3,16 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | X5 M Competition G05 | M5 F90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 0,97 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 1,62 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,90 s | 2,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,83 s | 3,42 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,02 s | 4,38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,23 s | 7,00 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,32 s | 10,73 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,95 s | 11,25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,80 s | 20,43 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 625 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 335 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 600 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 895 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
Off the line, the Bmw M5 hits 100 km/h in 3.43 s versus 3.83 s for the Bmw X5 M Competition. At this point, the Bmw M5 leads by 0.41 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M5 is doing 165 km/h against 155 km/h for the Bmw X5 M Competition. The gap is 0.41 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M5 crosses the line in 11.25 s versus 11.94 s. The 0.69 s gap represents roughly 36 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M5 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 231 km/h versus 215 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M5 finishes in 20.43 s versus 21.80 s, with a 1.37 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw X5 M Competition and the Bmw M5 are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.74 kg/hp vs 3.16 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 5.72 seconds. The 0.41 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 F90 wins (3,42 s vs 3,83 s).
X5 M Competition G05 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X5 M Competition G05: 625 hp, ratio 3,74 kg/hp. M5 F90: 600 hp, ratio 3,16 kg/hp.
X5 M Competition G05: 250 km/h. M5 F90: 250 km/h.