2012 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2012 BMW 525 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 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 525 | 2010 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 525 | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4486 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
