2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 69 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 6 series. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Santa Fe | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2856 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
