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BMW X7 vs Hyundai Santa Fe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (530 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (90800 £ vs 51200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

BMW X7

5 (1 Reviews)
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Santa Fe has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51200 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 90800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Hyundai Santa Fe manages with 3.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L. The difference is about 4.20 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 X7 has a decisively edge – offering 530 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X7 performs evident 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 X7 pulls decisively stronger with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm difference.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is evident lighter – 1920 kg compared to 2490 kg. The difference is around 570 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X7 offers slight more room – 750 L compared to 711 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X7 performs minimal better – up to 2120 L, which is about 88 L more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

When it comes to payload, BMW X7 a bit takes the win – 760 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X7 is slightly ahead 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 X7
Hyundai Santa Fe

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X7

BMW X7

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 352 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8 - 12.1 L

BMW X7

5 (1 Reviews)
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The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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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 X7
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
90800 - 117500 £
Price
51200 - 58600 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 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
210 - 274 g/km
co2
90 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
67 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2490 - 2675 kg
Curb weight
1920 - 2165 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 711 L
Length
5181 mm
Length
4830 mm
Width
2000 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1835 mm
Height
1720 mm
Max trunk capacity
2120 L
Max trunk capacity
1949 - 2032 L
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
245 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
196 km/h
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the BMW X7 have?

The BMW X7 is available as 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.