2006 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 BMW 550 and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 550 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |