The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 43,300

€ 23,000

€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 330i is 8.2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 330i
Hyundai i40 1.6 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
178.4
109.1
186.6
178.4 in
Length
186.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.32 %

General
BMW 330i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
E90
Generation
VF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Hyundai i40 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Performance
BMW 330i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.57 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 330i
29 mpg
37 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
477 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 330i
477 mi
680 mi
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 330i
155.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data