Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 83 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 6.0 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 4.9 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 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 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: | 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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 | |
| Hyundai Sonata has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 2`070 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 15 200 | |
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