Germany’s autobahn is famous for its unrestricted speed limits, allowing drivers to push their cars to the limit. However, even on this open road, some cars are so fast that reaching their top speed can be a challenge due to traffic or the sheer power of the vehicle.

This is especially true for the BMW M5 Competition. With its 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 617 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, this sedan can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.1 seconds. It is also capable of reaching a top speed of over 190 mph given enough space. Surprisingly, despite its hefty weight of 4,400 pounds, the M5 handles like a sports car. In fact, the standard M5 set an impressive lap time of seven minutes and 38.95 seconds at the Nurburgring in 2019, while the Competition version surpassed that with a lap time of 7:35.90.