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Video drag race: BMW M5 v Panamera v E63 v XFR

The new F10 BMW M5 takes on the Mercedes E63, Jaguar XFR and Porsche Panamera in a video drag race

by: EVO team

6 Dec 2011

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With 552bhp from its twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 engine, can the all-new F10-generation BMW M5 sports saloon dispatch its rivals in a drag race? The Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Porsche Panamera S and Jaguar XFR provide some stiff competition. See the result in the video below...

The full group test is in evo Issue 165, on sale now. Get your copy here

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