CAN A NEW 1000HP BMW M5 BEAT A FERRARI SF90?

EV Channels Review

This video pits a heavily modified 1,020hp Evolve-tuned BMW M5 against a stock Ferrari SF90 in a series of drag races. Despite the BMW's significant power and torque advantage, and a lower price point, the lighter and aerodynamically superior Ferrari SF90 consistently dominated. The M5's substantial weight (2,420kg vs 1,770kg) proved to be an insurmountable disadvantage, even with its hybrid powertrain. The reviewer notes that while the tuned M5 is quicker than a standard version, it's slower than previous 1,000hp M5 builds with lighter weight and built engines. The M5's tuning costs (£7,000 for intake, exhaust, and ECU remap) are highlighted as a more accessible way to achieve high horsepower compared to the SF90's £550,000 price tag, but the performance deficit remains. The brake test also saw the Ferrari outperform the BMW. Ultimately, the SF90's superior power-to-weight ratio and overall engineering secured a clear victory across all racing disciplines.