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BMW XM vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison
Compare performance (748 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Hyundai Santa Fe?
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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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 51,700 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,414 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Santa Fe uses 3.8 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the BMW XM offers visibly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 26 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Santa Fe
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 XM offers substantially more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 460 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.
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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.
Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.
In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is considerably lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 775 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW XM holds a decisive overall lead 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 £116,100
BMW XM
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Hyundai Santa Fe
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BMW XM
The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.
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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 XM
Hyundai Santa Fe
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
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Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
78 - 80 km
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Electric Range
54 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
105 - 119 g/km
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co2
90 - 162 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
7
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
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Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
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Trunk capacity
527 L
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Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
2,005 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
505 - 525 kg
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Payload
560 - 665 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
476 - 748 HP
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Power HP
239 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
350 - 550 kW
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Power kW
176 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,026
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Hyundai
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