2005 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (242 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2012 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 330 | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2794 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
