Hyundai Sonata 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 308 NM | 407 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 67 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 99 NM less than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.0 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Kia Sorento | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 520 litres | |
| Hyundai Sonata has 3 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 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`130 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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