508 vs 523i M Sport
Peugeot · BMW
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
180 hp
190 hp
0–100 km/h
8s
7.9s
Top speed
235 km/h
230 km/h
Engine
Inline-4
I6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
300 Nm
230 Nm
Price
$35,500
$60,000
Simulated race times
Distance
508
523i M Sport
100 m
7.202s
7.149s
1/8 mile
10.576s
10.511s
1/4 mile
15.742s
15.675s
1 km
27.623s
27.614s
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 (180 vs 190). Top speed: 508 runs to 235 km/h, 5 km/h higher than 523i M Sport.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 508 or the 523i M Sport?
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 508 vs the 523i M Sport?
The 508 hits 100 km/h in 8 seconds, while the 523i M Sport does it in 7.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 508 produces 180 hp; the 523i M Sport produces 190 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 508 tops out at 235 km/h, and the 523i M Sport reaches 230 km/h.
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