NEW BMW M5 V RS6 PERF V AMG GT 63: DRAG RACE

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This video pits the new hybrid BMW M5 against its formidable rivals, the Audi RS6 Performance and the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door, in a series of drag races and a rolling race. The BMW M5, despite initial criticism, proves its mettle with a potent hybrid powertrain delivering 727hp and 1,000Nm, enabling it to win the standing quarter-mile race in 11.3 seconds, narrowly beating the Audi and Mercedes at 11.4 seconds. The rolling race from 50 mph, however, saw the AMG GT 63 S take an early lead, with the M5's hybrid system providing strong torque fill but ultimately being outpaced by the AMG's traditional power delivery. The Audi RS6 Performance, while capable, struggled to match the outright pace of the other two in the rolling race. The brake test revealed the BMW M5's superior braking performance, stopping significantly shorter than both rivals. The reviewer highlights the M5's impressive acceleration and technological advancements, especially considering its price point relative to the others, while acknowledging the AMG's strong performance and the Audi's consistent Quattro grip.