2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 BMW 525 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 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 213 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 BMW 525 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Santa Fe | 525 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |