2005 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2005 BMW X5 and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X5 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 357 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 BMW X5 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (292 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW X5 | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | X5 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |