Although the BMW is almost twice as expensive, the Kia is a better performer
The BMW sports a 255 hp 2.0-liter engine, while the Kia 's 2.5-liter delivers 290 hp. Independent tests clocked the K5 GT at 5.4 sec to 60 mph, with the 530i at 5.5 sec. In handling tests, the slightly lighter Korean sedan outperformed the larger BMW . Are there many people out there who will be cross-shopping between a 2025 Kia K5 GT and a 2024 BMW 530i? Let’s be real—the logical answer is no.
Read: 2025 Kia K5 Gets A Price Hike To Accompany Its Fresh Looks Before we get into the results, it’s worth looking at the specifications of the two sedans. Driving the 530i is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 255 hp and 295 lb-ft , coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. It tips the scales at 4,041 lbs . By comparison, the K5 GT has a larger 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 290 hp and 311 lb-ft .
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