Drag race: BMW M5 vs Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door vs Porsche Panamera

Mat’s behind the wheel of the BMW M5 Competition for this race. Under the bonnet is a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with 625hp and 750Nm of torque. It powers all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox, and it’s the lightest car here at 1,865kg. The BMW is also the least expensive at £111,220.

Lining up next to the M5 we have the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door S E-Performance. That’s a lot of letters, but it also has a lot of power; 843hp and 1,400Nm of torque to be precise. That oomph comes from a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 mated to an electric motor, however the hybrid system does add weight. The Mercedes tips the scales at 2,305kg, and it’ll make a £173,705 hole in your wallet as well.

Finally, we have the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. It also has a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 mated to an electric motor, however it’s not as powerful as the Mercedes. It has 700hp and 870Nm of torque, sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It’s a touch heavier than the Mercedes as well at 2,350kg. The Porsche costs £146,000.

So which of these performance saloons will come out on top? You’ll have to watch the video to find out.

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