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BMW X5 vs Hyundai Santa Fe – Differences & prices compared

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: BMW X5 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

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

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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 significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 25843 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 1.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW X5 performs decisively better – achieving up to 105 km, about 51 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 has a convincingly edge – offering 625 HP compared to 253 HP. That’s roughly 372 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 9 s. That’s about 5.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs distinct 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 X5 pulls significantly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers slight more room – 711 L compared to 650 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe performs slight better – up to 2032 L, which is about 162 L more than the BMW X5.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 minimal takes the win – 705 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW X5 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW X5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £77,100
X5 @ BMW Group Press

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km
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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
51200 - 58400 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
38 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4830 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1942 - 2032 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
239 - 253 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 196 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
367 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
176 - 186 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai

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Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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