Hyundai Sonata 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 308 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 15 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 38 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Sorento | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 520 litres | |
| Hyundai Sonata has 3 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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