2008 BMW 535 vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 BMW 535 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 BMW 535.
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 535 (408 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 535 | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 535 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
