The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG GLS 2WD (5-seater) (09 - 09)
€ 44,500

€ 34,400

€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 3.0d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
65.9
73
78.2
70.7
74.4
84.3
73 in
Width
74.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
70.7 in
110
179.9
106.3
184.1
179.9 in
Length
184.1 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.19 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
E83
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
186 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
183 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.28 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
30 mpg
20 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
527 mi
Range
343 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
527 mi
343 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Environmental Impact
162.5 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).
171.1 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
162.5 kWh
171.1 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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