2009 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 193 kg more than 2009 BMW X5.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | X5 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
