Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 171 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 13 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 49 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Sonata engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | 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. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Sonata 2017 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Hyundai Sonata 2017 2.4 engine 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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