2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 125 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (276 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 450 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 125 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 2010 BMW 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Santa Fe | 125 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4676 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
