2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (162 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 612 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
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 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | X5 | Terracan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |