The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.8 V6 GDI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 65,500

€ 47,500

€ 65,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI is 5.9 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
BMW 525i
58.3
74.4
82.3
58.3
72.7
80.2
74.4 in
Width
72.7 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
118.5
196.5
113.7
190.6
196.5 in
Length
190.6 in
118.5 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
BMW 525i
4740 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
948 lb
20 %

General
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
BMW 525i
DH
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
BMW 525i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.8 L / 186 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
311 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
293 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
293 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
BMW 525i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
15.24 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
20 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525i
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
20.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
402 mi
Range
524 mi
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
402 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
157.2 kWh
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
225.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 V6 GDI
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data