The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue AWD Automatic (5-seater) (15 - 18)
€ 53,300

€ 43,900

€ 53,300
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 xDrive35d is 5.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4204 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.21 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
E83
Generation
DM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
282 hp
197 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
428 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
15.24 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
30 mpg
36 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
534 mi
Range
603 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
534 mi
603 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Environmental Impact
160.5 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
160.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi blue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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