The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6 GDI Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 44,300

€ 65,500

€ 44,300
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI.
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
74.4
82.3
73.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
116.9
192.9
118.5
196.5
192.9 in
Length
196.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
118.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
937 lb
19.77 %

General
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
F10
Generation
DH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-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-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
311 hp
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
293 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
293 lb‑ft
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Performance
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 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
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.3 gal
572 mi
Range
413 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
413 mi
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
219.8 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
219.8 kWh
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data