The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue AWD Automatic (5-seater) (15 - 18)
€ 46,200

€ 43,900

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 3.0si is 5.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW X3 3.0si
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 3.0si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4204 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.52 %

General
BMW X3 3.0si
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
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0si
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-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
197 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
15.14 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
36 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
404 mi
Range
603 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
404 mi
603 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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