How did BMW get it so WRONG? M3 v M5 DRAG RACE

This video compares a BMW M5 Touring and a BMW M3 CS Touring in a drag race over a standing quarter mile. Both are estate cars, priced around £120,000. The M5 Touring is a plug-in hybrid with a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 and an electric motor, producing 727 horsepower and 1,000 Newton meters of torque. It has all-wheel drive, an 8-speed automatic gearbox with launch control, but is very heavy at almost 2.5 tons. The M3 CS Touring has a 3.0L straight-six twin-turbo engine, 550 horsepower, 650 Newton meters of torque, an 8-speed gearbox, four-wheel drive, and launch control, weighing just over 1,800 kilos—600 kilos lighter than the M5. In the first standing start race, the M3 CS wins, launching harder despite the M5's higher power. A rolling race from 50 mph in comfort mode followed, with the M5 initially getting ahead before the M3 CS pulled back, making it a very close finish, possibly due to a gear change issue in the M5. Another rolling race from third gear in manual sport mode saw the M5's power and torque overcome its weight disadvantage, just beating the M3 CS. A sound test surprisingly favored the M3 CS's straight-six over the M5's V8. In a 10 mph rolling race over a half-mile, the M5 utilized its hybrid power to pull ahead, winning another close contest. The M5's ability to pick up quicker despite its weight was noted as impressive. The brake test was not detailed, but BMW's improved brakes were praised. Returning to the best-of-five drag race, the M3 CS won the second round decisively from a standing start, highlighting its superior launch. The M5 then won the third race, making it 2-1 to the M3 CS. The M3 CS ultimately won the final race, confirming its overall victory. The M3 CS Touring completed the standing quarter mile in 11.1 seconds, while the M5 Touring took 11.3 seconds. The conclusion was that less power and significantly less weight are more advantageous for quarter-mile drag racing, although the M5's weight can be beneficial at higher speeds.