2009 Hyundai Azera vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Azera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Azera would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
Because 2013 BMW X5 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Azera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M 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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (227 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Azera | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Azera | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
