2007 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 328 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
