The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 36,800

€ 28,700

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 325i is 8.7 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 325i
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.5
82.7
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
109.1
186.6
178 in
Length
186.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.45 %

General
BMW 325i
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
E90
Generation
VF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
176 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
176 hp
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Performance
BMW 325i
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.95 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
18.95 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
31 mpg
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
580 mi
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Hyundai i40 2.0 GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data