What's faster in a drag race between a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S e-hybrid, a BMW M5 Competition, and a Porsche Panamera Turbo S e-hybrid? Is it a case of cars with electric-assist trouncing internal combustion? Or does the lone non-electric hybrid stand a chance?
BMW plans to launch a new 5 Series later this year, including a new M5 with a twin-turbo V8 and hybrid electric drivetrain, similar to the car Motor 1 spotted testing at the Nurburgring last month. But the current M5 CS is no slouch producing 627 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque from its 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. It's good for 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds, on its way to a 190 mph top speed. With a 10.6-second quarter mile time, it has a fighting chance.
