The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Hyundai Genesis Saloon 3.8 V6 GDI Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 47,500

€ 65,500

€ 47,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525i is 14.9 cm shorter, 4.4 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI.
BMW 525i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
1482
1846
2036
1480
1890
2090
1846 mm
Width
1890 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2090 mm
1482 mm
Height
1480 mm
2888
4841
3010
4990
4841 mm
Length
4990 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
3010 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
1720 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg

Weight Difference:
430 kg
20 %

General
BMW 525i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
E60
Generation
DH
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
3778 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
311 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 bhp
311 bhp
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
397 NM
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525i
270 NM
397 NM
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Performance
BMW 525i
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
114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW 525i
8 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 525i
34 mpg
24 mpg
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
77 L
524 mi
Range
413 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
413 mi
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 525i
157.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
370 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
493 L











No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data