2008 Hyundai Entourage vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Entourage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Entourage would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Entourage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Entourage (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Entourage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 520 weights approximately 732 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Entourage.
Because 2011 BMW 520 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 2011 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Entourage, 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, 2008 Hyundai Entourage (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Entourage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Entourage | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Entourage | 520 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
