2004 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 225 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Santa Fe | 525 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
