Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 10 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Sonata) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 2`225 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`473 kg | 1`615 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 487 kg | 610 kg | |
| Hyundai Sonata load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 800 | |
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