2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. (192 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 41 kg more than 2011 BMW 535.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 535 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
