2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 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 X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 517 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.
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, 2006 BMW X5 (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | X5 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | 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 | 355 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |