The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 GLS 4WD Automatic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 52,000

€ 34,000

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 3.0sd 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.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
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 3.0sd DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.86 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
E83
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline 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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
186 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
183 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.99 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
21.99 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
22 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
478 mi
Range
440 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
440 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Environmental Impact
179 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).
200.8 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
200.8 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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