2008 BMW M5 vs. 2011 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Equus. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Equus. (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M5 | 2011 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | M5 | Equus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5159 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3045 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |