523i M Sport vs 508
BMW · Peugeot
1/4 Mile winner
523i M Sport
Beats the 508 by 0.07s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 523i M Sport beats the 508 by a hair, finishing 0.07 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
180 hp
0–100 km/h
7.9s
8s
Top speed
230 km/h
235 km/h
Engine
I6
Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
230 Nm
300 Nm
Price
$60,000
$35,500
Simulated race times
Distance
523i M Sport
508
100 m
7.149s
7.202s
1/8 mile
10.511s
10.576s
1/4 mile
15.675s
15.742s
1 km
27.614s
27.623s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 508 is $35,500 vs $60,000 for the 523i M Sport — a $24,500 gap. Power: 523i M Sport makes 10 hp more (190 vs 180). Top speed: 508 runs to 235 km/h, 5 km/h higher than 523i M Sport.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 523i M Sport or the 508?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 523i M Sport is faster, beating the 508 by 0.07 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 523i M Sport vs the 508?
The 523i M Sport hits 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, while the 508 does it in 8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 523i M Sport produces 190 hp; the 508 produces 180 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 523i M Sport tops out at 230 km/h, and the 508 reaches 235 km/h.
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