The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 4WD (10 - 12)
€ 55,300

€ 31,700

€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive35d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
65.4
74.1
82.6
69.3
74.4
85.4
74.1 in
Width
74.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
65.4 in
Height
69.3 in
110.6
183
106.3
183.5
183 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3995 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
5.87 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
F25
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 hp
172 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
167 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
167 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.23 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
13.73 lb/hp
23.23 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
27 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
682 mi
Range
536 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
682 mi
536 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
164.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
125.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1528 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft