2006 Hyundai Azera vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Azera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Azera would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Azera (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Azera.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Azera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Azera. (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Azera | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Azera | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
