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KIA Stinger 2.5T RWD vs BMW 530i G30: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

saloon · 2020 vs 2018 · Methodology
KiaPetrol

Stinger 2.5T RWD

304 hp · 422 Nm · 1,795 kg · 2020

VS
BMWPetrol

530i G30

252 hp · 350 Nm · 1,540 kg · 2018

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Kia

Stinger 2.5T RWD

5,90kg/hpratio better by 0,21 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power304 hpPending
Torque422 Nm
Weight1 795 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
Gearbox8-speed automatic
BMW

530i G30

6,11kg/hpcompensated by −255 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power252 hp4 cyl
Torque350 Nm
Weight1 540 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainPropulsion
Gearbox8-speed Steptronic

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Frequently asked questions

See the simulation above.

Data not available.

Stinger 2.5T RWD: 304 hp, ratio 5,90 kg/hp. 530i G30: 252 hp, ratio 6,11 kg/hp.

Stinger 2.5T RWD: 240 km/h. 530i G30: 250 km/h.