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M5 Sedan vs Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

BMW · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
Beats the M5 Sedan by 0.30s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid beats the M5 Sedan comfortably, finishing 0.30 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
717 hp
690 hp
0–100 km/h
3.4s
3.2s
Top speed
305 km/h
315 km/h
Engine
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 PHEV
4.0L V8 + Electric Motor
Fuel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid
Torque
1000 Nm
870 Nm
Price
$125,000
$190,000

Simulated race times

Distance
M5 Sedan
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
100 m
4.925s
4.793s
1/8 mile
7.271s
7.074s
1/4 mile
10.911s
10.612s
1 km
19.483s
18.932s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M5 Sedan is $125,000 vs $190,000 for the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid — a $65,000 gap. Power: M5 Sedan makes 27 hp more (717 vs 690). 0–100 km/h: Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is 0.20s quicker (3.4s vs 3.2s). Top speed: Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid runs to 315 km/h, 10 km/h higher than M5 Sedan.

FAQ

Which is faster, the M5 Sedan or the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is faster, beating the M5 Sedan by 0.30 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M5 Sedan vs the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid?

The M5 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, while the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid does it in 3.2 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The M5 Sedan produces 717 hp; the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid produces 690 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The M5 Sedan tops out at 305 km/h, and the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid reaches 315 km/h.

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