[IND-Distribution]

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Join us as we continue our dedication to providing independent dyno results for BMW's latest M models. As you can imagine, we had been counting the days leading up to our G90 M5's arrival, so you can imagine our excitement this past weekend after taking delivery.

While we have quite a lot of exciting developments to share in the coming weeks and months, our first weekend with the car mostly involved the terrible task of adding a few miles in anticipation for what should be the world's first independent dyno of the new G90 M5. As with a lot of our previous dyno adventures, we were back with our friends at Performance Eurowerks to see just how underrated the G90 M5 comes from BMW. After our experience with our G09 XM, we were eager to see what the G90's hybrid system had in store.

We're not ones to drag out a teaser, so let's dive right into the results! (Video Below)

Our Best Runs Pre Break-in - Dynojet 424:
IND G90 M5: 696.13hp at 5230rpm // 729.59tq at 2420rpm

For Comparison:
IND G09 XM: 614.84hp at 6500rpm // 569.14tq at 2380rpm

Assuming approximately 15% drivetrain loss from the xDrive system, that put's our G90 M5 at an insane 820hp and 859lb-ft of torque. Even if you're convinced that the xDrive system has reached a level of efficiency where it's only losing 10% through the drivetrain, the difference compared to the claimed 727hp and roughly 737lb-ft of torque from BMW is stark.

Unlike when we dyno tested our XM which was not fully charged, we were sure to have the G90's battery topped off prior to the trip to PE. Compared to our standard edition XM's dyno test last year and BMW's claimed numbers, it's clear the G90's output is much more inline with S68 Hybrid setup in BMW's XM Label (Red) which BMW quoted at 748hp / 1000Nm. Regardless of the comparison, and to no one's surprise, the G90 M5 follows BMW's recent tradition of almost criminally underrating its power outputs.

[DocWeatherington]

Awesome post, do have any graphs in comparison to the last gen M5? I'm curious to see the data and power delivery.

[AntWrig]

Geez!

[hufington]

That was to expect. No surprise there.

[AlexFL]

That's easily 800 hp at the crank. Over 830 hp if calculated with 20% drivetrain loss. Insane!

[Ghost_e90m3]

Quiet impressive.

[Ev0lutionx]

Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

Join us as we continue our dedication to providing independent dyno results for BMW's latest M models. As you can imagine, we had been counting the days leading up to our G90 M5's arrival, so you can imagine our excitement this past weekend after taking delivery.

While we have quite a lot of exciting developments to share in the coming weeks and months, our first weekend with the car mostly involved the terrible task of adding a few miles in anticipation for what should be the world's first independent dyno of the new G90 M5. As with a lot of our previous dyno adventures, we were back with our friends at Performance Eurowerks to see just how underrated the G90 M5 comes from BMW. After our experience with our G09 XM, we were eager to see what the G90's hybrid system had in store.

We're not ones to drag out a teaser, so let's dive right into the results! (Video Below)



https://youtu.be/q3kxC6IokKo

Our Best Runs Pre Break-in - Dynojet 424:
IND G90 M5: 696.13hp at 5230rpm // 729.59tq at 2420rpm

For Comparison:
IND G09 XM: 614.84hp at 6500rpm // 569.14tq at 2380rpm

Assuming approximately 15% drivetrain loss from the xDrive system, that put's our G90 M5 at an insane 820hp and 859lb-ft of torque. Even if you're convinced that the xDrive system has reached a level of efficiency where it's only losing 10% through the drivetrain, the difference compared to the claimed 727hp and roughly 737lb-ft of torque from BMW is stark.

Unlike when we dyno tested our [...]

Thanks for sharing! It’s always mind boggling how much BMW underrates their figures. Like you stated, it is criminal.

[2Times]

Curious if there’s a difference post-break in service

[ledphut]

Be happy they underrated them as it saves us on insurance premiums.

[E63M6_G42M240i]

A tune and it’s 1,000 at the crank. What’s even more impressive is that our S58 motors usually make more than this with just a custom e40-e60 tune with 1,500 less lbs.

[///M TOWN]

Nicely done iND ❕

I don’t see with a little effort why it can’t be a cool 1000 horsepower…

[GhostyM]

Originally Posted by E63M6_G42M240i

A tune and it’s 1,000 at the crank. What’s even more impressive is that our S58 motors usually make more than this with just a custom e40-e60 tune with 1,500 less lbs.

True, but the weight shows off how much performance it loses by being as heavy as a Tahoe

[E63M6_G42M240i]

Originally Posted by GhostyM

True, but the weight shows off how much performance it loses by being as heavy as a Tahoe

https://youtu.be/hlBNTk9DaHA?feature=shared&t=23

Yup oh well there’s always the autobahn

[GhostyM]

Originally Posted by E63M6_G42M240i

Yup oh well there’s always the autobahn

I'd go for an S58 powered 4-door over this monstrosity any damn day of the week lol.

[Seba77W]

Wow amazing numbers, but it will need that much to move all that weight as fast as it does! 🫣😝

[mjr24]

Would also like to see how these numbers compare to the F90….

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by GhostyM

I'd go for an S58 powered 4-door over this monstrosity any damn day of the week lol.

different strokes for different folks. People who appreciate EV-like smooth acceleration and no turbo lag combined with a V8 sound will love the G90.

[OneTwo3]

696 to the wheels?!?!

[BadBoostedBMWM3]

Wow, I thought my s58 Dyno was flat up top.

[Crazy1323]

This dyno graph looks like it is tuned like this to protect the trans.

The torque curve is perfectly flat up until about 5,250. Once the RPM’s get up things in the transmission start to heat, so the torque comes down in a nice linear fashion to keep the power flat.

Unrelated fun fact, This is exactly how 3-phase industrial motors are programmed with their torque and power output.

[x622]

Originally Posted by Crazy1323

This dyno graph looks like it is tuned like this to protect the trans.

The torque curve is perfectly flat up until about 5,250. Once the RPM’s get up things in the transmission start to heat, so the torque comes down in a nice linear fashion to keep the power flat.

Unrelated fun fact, This is exactly how 3-phase industrial motors are programmed with their torque and power output.

Indeed! Interesting results. So they are for sure protecting the tranny for longevity/warranty issues.

I echo other's sentiments that a s58 powered 4 door would likely be more entertaining due to it being less than the aforementioned Tahoe.

Can ya'll get a dyno of it not fully charged?

[X5V8Fan]

No matter how much the designer polarized the exterior design of the entire lineup, we can all come back together and love BMW for marketing their wheel horsepower instead of crank.