The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6 GDI Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 56,100
BMW 540i (07 - 10) BMW 540i
€ 65,500
 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6 GDI Automatic (16 - 17) Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
€ 56,100
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 540i 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 540i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 540i (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.3
Blueprint Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6 GDI Automatic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 540i (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6 GDI Automatic (16 - 17)
118.5
196.5
190.6 in
Length
196.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
118.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
BMW 540i (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
937 lb
19.77 %
Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6 GDI Automatic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 540i
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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
311 hp
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
293 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
293 lb‑ft
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI

Performance

BMW 540i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI

▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
20 mpg
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
402 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
402 mi
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 540i
198.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
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