The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue (5-seater) (15 - 18)
€ 43,600
€ 40,200
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW X3 2.5si is 5.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
65.9
73
78.2
65.9
74
86.2
73 in
Width
74 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
110
179.9
106.3
185
179.9 in
Length
185 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3995 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
0.99 %
General
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
E83
Generation
DM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
197 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
40 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
412 mi
Range
674 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
674 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1539 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft












