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Home›Duel›BMW M5 vs Mercedes AMG

Performance comparison

BMW M5 F90 vs Mercedes AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine W214: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

BMWPetrolFaster

M5 F90

600 hp · 750 Nm · 1,865 kg · 2018

VS
MercedesPHEV

AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine W214

585 hp · 750 Nm · 2,390 kg · 2024

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

M5 F90AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine W214
0–100 km/h3,44 s−0,43 s3,87 s
400 m standing start11,16 s−0,83 s11,99 s
1,000 m standing start20,22 s−1,56 s21,78 s
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h250 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio3,11 kg/hpbetter ratio4,09 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

BMWPetrolM5 F90
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
MercedesPHEVAMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine W214
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierM5 F90AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine W214
0–30 km/h1,01 s0,95 stight gap
0–50 km/h1,68 s1,59 stight gap
0–80 km/h2,64 s2,69 stight gap
0–100 km/h3,44 s3,87 s
0–120 km/h4,34 s5,13 s
0–160 km/h6,74 s8,68 s
0–200 km/h10,14 s13,61 s
400 m standing start11,16 s11,99 s
1,000 m standing start20,22 s21,78 s
Top speed limited250 km/h250 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

BMW

M5 F90

3,11kg/hpratio better by 0,98 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power600 hpPending
Torque750 Nm
Weight1 865 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
Gearbox8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling
Mercedes

AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine W214

4,09kg/hpcompensated by −525 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power585 hpPending
Torque750 Nm
Weight2 390 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainIntegrale (AWD)
GearboxUnknown

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Bmw M5 hits 100 km/h in 3.44 s versus 3.87 s for the AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine. Despite lacking instant torque, 600 hp of power compensates. The 0.43 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Bmw M5 is doing 168 km/h against 151 km/h for the AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine. 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 11.16 s versus 11.99 s. The 0.83 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Bmw M5 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 235 km/h versus 213 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M5 finishes in 20.22 s versus 21.77 s, with a 1.55 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.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw M5 and the AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine 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.

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 5.87 seconds. The 0.43 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 gagne (3,44 s vs 3,87 s).

M5 F90 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,44 secondes (simulation calibrée).

M5 F90 : 600 hp, ratio 3,11 kg/hp. AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine W214 : 585 hp, ratio 4,09 kg/hp.

M5 F90 : 250 km/h. AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Limousine W214 : 250 km/h.