2008 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 537 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2012 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Elantra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Elantra. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Elantra.
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2008 Hyundai Elantra | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Elantra | 530 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |