2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 65 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
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, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (212 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Santa Fe | 335 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
