The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6 GDI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 41,900

€ 65,500

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 523i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI.
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
74.4
82.3
72.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
113.7
190.6
118.5
196.5
190.6 in
Length
196.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
118.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
1213 lb
25.59 %

General
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
E60
Generation
DH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
311 hp
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
293 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
293 lb‑ft
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Performance
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
20 mpg
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.3 gal
565 mi
Range
402 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
402 mi
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data