BMW 5 series 2003 vs Hyundai Sonata 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 219 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 70 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 81 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M54B30 is a 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing about 231 hp, produced between 2000 and 2006. It is widely regarded as one of BMW’s more successful engines of that era, known for smooth operation and strong performance. With proper maintenance, these engines often ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm longer than the Hyundai Sonata, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 523 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`055 kg | 2`030 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`463 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 567 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Hyundai Sonata. Therefore, Hyundai Sonata is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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