2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Because 2007 BMW 325 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (305 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm). This means 2007 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 325 | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
