2011 Hyundai Azera vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Azera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Azera would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Azera (260 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 168 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
Because 2012 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Azera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Azera (316 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Azera | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Azera | 520 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1622 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
