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BMW X7 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

BMW X7 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

BMW X7

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Santa Fe is considerably cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Santa Fe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X7 offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 570 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers only slightly more boot space – 750 L compared to 704 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries moderately more – 760 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Santa Fe is barely 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.

from £51,700
Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 239 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 54 km
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Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
-
Max Speed
-
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
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the BMW X7?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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