The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG GLS 4WD Automatic (5-seater) (09 - 09)
€ 43,600

€ 37,500

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 2.5si is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.6 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 12.1 cm lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG.
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
1674
1853
1987
1795
1890
2140
1853 mm
Width
1890 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1674 mm
Height
1795 mm
2795
4569
2700
4675
4569 mm
Length
4675 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
1855 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2325 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.35 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
E83
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
On-demand four-wheel drive with automatic engagement

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
2656 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
186 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 bhp
186 bhp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
248 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
250 NM
248 NM
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
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8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
8.51 kg/bhp
9.97 kg/bhp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
28 mpg
23 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
29 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
412 mi
Range
326 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
326 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
252 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
528 L










1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
894 L