523i M Sport vs Sonata
BMW · Hyundai
1/4 Mile winner
523i M Sport
Beats the Sonata by 0.05s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 523i M Sport beats the Sonata by a hair, finishing 0.05 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 523i M Sport thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
190 hp
191 hp
0–100 km/h
7.9s
8s
Top speed
230 km/h
240 km/h
Engine
I6
2.5L Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Hybrid
Torque
230 Nm
250 Nm
Price
$60,000
$25,000
Simulated race times
Distance
523i M Sport
Sonata
100 m
7.149s
7.213s
1/8 mile
10.511s
10.582s
1/4 mile
15.675s
15.729s
1 km
27.614s
27.518s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Sonata is $25,000 vs $60,000 for the 523i M Sport — a $35,000 gap. Top speed: Sonata runs to 240 km/h, 10 km/h higher than 523i M Sport.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 523i M Sport or the Sonata?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 523i M Sport is faster, beating the Sonata by 0.05 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 523i M Sport vs the Sonata?
The 523i M Sport hits 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, while the Sonata does it in 8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 523i M Sport produces 190 hp; the Sonata produces 191 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 523i M Sport tops out at 230 km/h, and the Sonata reaches 240 km/h.
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