2008 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2008 BMW 335 and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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, 2008 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (212 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | 335 | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |