Hyundai Sonata 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 172 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 18 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 15 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
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: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Sonata can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai Sonata version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima, Hyundai Coupe | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
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`030 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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