Hyundai Sonata 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 219 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 29 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 16 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
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`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 7800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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