2007 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. 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, 2007 BMW X5 (476 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Terracan. (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | X5 | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
