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BMW M550i xDrive vs. F10 BMW M5 Drag Race Ends in a Brutal K.O.

It's no secret that the M550i xDrive incarnation of the current BMW 5 Series can leave the retired F10 M5 trailing in its wake when it comes to a drag race (there's a twist, though). However, nothing can prepare you for the moment when you actually see such a straight line battle and we're here to give you just that.
BMW M550i xDrive vs. F10 BMW M5 Drag Race 5 photos
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The pair of uber 5ers were thrown at each other by the aficionados over at MOTOR.ru, with the editors taking the Bavarian animals to the track for the encounter.

While the generation change has brought a diet for the 5 Series, the sprinting advantage of the M Performance G30 comes from the all-wheel-drive nature of the machine.

As for the twist mentioned above, you'll need a drag race that sits below the 1/4-mile mark in order for the M550i to grab the victory - once the take-off advantage of the Bimmer is left behind, the F10 M5's superior power-to-weight ratio allows the latter to move into the lead and stay there.

The (obviously sweet) revenge of the all-out M machine

Nevertheless, F10 M5 fans will get to enjoy their revenge. And that's because the M550i xDrive can't touch the F10 M5 when it comes to a time attack.

Once again, tests such as those held on the infamous Hockenheim Short track, have proven that the gap between the two super-sedans is, by no means, neglectable - while the now-old M5 needs 1:12.90 to lap the said circuit, the chronograph number of the M550i xDrive sits at 1:15.70.

We're not just mentioning this for the M5 fanbase. Instead, the said gearheads also tasked the pair of Bavarian beasts with lapping a circuit. And you'll get to notice the hefty gap between the two in the second piece of footage below, which shows them being thrown at each other though some serious corners.

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