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BMW X4 vs Hyundai Santa Fe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (510 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (51900 £ vs 51200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

BMW X4

Hyundai Santa Fe

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Santa Fe has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £ , while the BMW X4 costs 51900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 3.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW X4 with 6 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

Santa Fe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X4 has a decisively edge – offering 510 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 222 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X4 performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Hyundai Santa Fe tops out at 196 km/h. The difference is around 54 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X4 pulls convincingly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.

X4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, BMW X4 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1875 kg compared to 1920 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly perceptible more room – 711 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs distinct better – up to 2032 L, which is about 602 L more than the BMW X4.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Santa Fe a bit takes the win – 665 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X4 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

BMW X4
Hyundai Santa Fe

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X4

BMW X4

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 510 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6 - 10.7 L

BMW X4

The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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BMW X4
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
51900 - 93000 £
Price
51200 - 58600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
90 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
67 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1875 - 2095 kg
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Length
4751 - 4754 mm
Length
4830 mm
Width
1918 - 1938 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1620 - 1621 mm
Height
1720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1430 L
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
196 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the BMW X4?

The BMW X4 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.