Over 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 wins (3,44 s vs 4,53 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Maybach S 680 | M5 F90 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.53 s | 3.44 s | 1.09 s · M5 F90 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.41 s | 11.16 s | 1.25 s · M5 F90 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.93 s | 20.22 s | 1.71 s · M5 F90 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.86 kg/hp | 3.11 kg/hp | better ratio · M5 F90 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Maybach S 680 | M5 F90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s | 1.01 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.13 s | 1.68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.42 s | 2.64 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.53 s | 3.44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.67 s | 4.34 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.89 s | 6.74 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.34 s | 10.14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.41 s | 11.16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.93 s | 20.22 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 612 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 900 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 600 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
Off the line, the M5 hits 100 km/h in 3.44 s versus 4.53 s for the Maybach S 680. At this point, the M5 leads by 1.09 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M5 is doing 168 km/h against 153 km/h for the Maybach S 680. The gap is 0.90 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M5 crosses the line in 11.16 s versus 12.41 s. The 1.25 s gap represents roughly 65 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M5 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 235 km/h versus 220 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M5 finishes in 20.22 s versus 21.93 s, with a 1.71 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 Maybach S 680 and the 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 (3.86 kg/hp vs 3.11 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.44 seconds. The 1.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M5 F90 wins (3,44 s vs 4,53 s).
Maybach S 680 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Maybach S 680: 612 hp, ratio 3,86 kg/hp. M5 F90: 600 hp, ratio 3,11 kg/hp.
Maybach S 680: 250 km/h. M5 F90: 250 km/h.