BMW 3 series 2022 vs Hyundai Elantra 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Elantra) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
|
Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 96 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, but torque is 8 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 10.4 | |
|
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 690 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 450 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 402 litres | |
|
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 78 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`630 kg | 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 400 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than Hyundai Elantra. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 3 sērija has
|
Hyundai Elantra has
| |