2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2006 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2006 BMW 525 | |
Make | Hyundai | BMW |
Model | Sonata | 525 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 219 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |