BMW vs. Hyundai
When comparing the BMW brand to the Hyundai brand, BMW has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity and variety of models offered. Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings.
BMW versus Hyundai: Pricing and Value
Analyzing BMW versus Hyundai pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Hyundai in 11 out of 11 vehicle comparisons. Hyundai also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 9 out of 9 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 11 out of 11 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Hyundai, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Hyundai the overall advantage over BMW.
BMW versus Hyundai: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 11 out of 11 model comparisons. Hyundai offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 5 out of 5 comparisons.
BMW versus Hyundai: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of BMW versus Hyundai overall quality ratings shows Hyundai with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 8 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Hyundai has the advantage in 4 out of 8 comparisons. Hyundai has better safety ratings in 3 out of 7 comparisons while BMW has better safety ratings in 3 out of 7 comparisons. BMW and Hyundai tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 11 comparisons. BMW shows higher retained value ratings in 3 out of 11 comparisons, and BMW and Hyundai tie over 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Best Electric Cars and Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Best Small Electric Cars.
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Most Reliable Electric Cars and Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Most Reliable Small Electric Cars.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Hyundai has better car rankings in 2 categories: Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Electric Cars with Best Resale Value and Hyundai IONIQ Electric in Small Electric Cars with Best Resale Value.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Available Body Styles
BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Hyundai offers 12 SUVs, 7 sedans, 1 coupe, and 2 hatchbacks.
Drivetrain Options
BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Hyundai offers 12 gasoline vehicles, 5 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.
BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. Hyundai offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 17 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X1
$42,386 - $49,981
BMW X3
$51,024 - $68,943
BMW X5
$70,091 - $103,721
BMW X5
$70,091 - $103,721
Cars
BMW 2 Series
$41,815 - $56,155
BMW 3 Series
$47,938 - $68,615
BMW 5 Series
$60,953 - $73,967
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
$48,828 - $58,281
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
$58,849 - $69,188
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$75,955 - $90,681
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$75,955 - $90,681
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
$26,106 - $34,987
Hyundai TUCSON
$29,320 - $40,019
Hyundai PALISADE
$43,621 - $55,893
Hyundai SANTA FE
$30,562 - $46,310
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
$22,949 - $28,585
Hyundai ELANTRA
$22,949 - $28,585
Hyundai SONATA
$26,690 - $36,968
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
$22,949 - $28,585
Hyundai SONATA
$26,690 - $36,968
Hyundai PALISADE
$43,621 - $55,893
Hyundai SANTA FE
$30,562 - $46,310
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
BMW X1
$38,712 - $47,194
BMW X3
$49,997 - $67,481
BMW X5
$65,912 - $96,463
BMW X5
$65,912 - $96,463
Cars
BMW 2 Series
$39,395 - $52,498
BMW 3 Series
$47,312 - $65,946
BMW 5 Series
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
$49,064 - $65,578
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$73,398 - $87,774
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
$73,398 - $87,774
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
$25,686 - $34,546
Hyundai TUCSON
$28,715 - $40,257
Hyundai PALISADE
$44,233 - $56,294
Hyundai SANTA FE
$27,795 - $41,994
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
$22,777 - $28,460
Hyundai ELANTRA
$22,777 - $28,460
Hyundai SONATA
$22,999 - $33,874
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
$22,777 - $28,460
Hyundai SONATA
$22,999 - $33,874
Hyundai PALISADE
$44,233 - $56,294
Hyundai SANTA FE
$27,795 - $41,994
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
BMW X1
43.4%
BMW X3
50.5%
BMW X5
53.8%
BMW X5
53.8%
Cars
BMW 2 Series
49.9%
BMW 3 Series
52.3%
BMW 5 Series
59.1%
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
58.8%
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
65.6%
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.3%
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
43.3%
Hyundai TUCSON
41.6%
Hyundai PALISADE
48.2%
Hyundai SANTA FE
50%
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
41.1%
Hyundai ELANTRA
41.1%
Hyundai SONATA
44.7%
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
41.1%
Hyundai SONATA
44.7%
Hyundai PALISADE
48.2%
Hyundai SANTA FE
50%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
BMW X1
241 hp / 295 foot-lbs
BMW X3
248 hp / 258 foot-lbs
BMW X5
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
BMW X5
375 hp / 398 foot-lbs
Cars
BMW 2 Series
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
BMW 3 Series
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
BMW 5 Series
255 hp / 295 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
288 hp / 310 foot-lbs
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
288 hp / 310 foot-lbs
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
483 hp / 516 foot-lbs
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
483 hp / 516 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Hyundai TUCSON
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Hyundai PALISADE
291 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
191 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Hyundai ELANTRA
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Hyundai SONATA
191 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
147 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Hyundai SONATA
191 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Hyundai PALISADE
291 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
191 hp / 181 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
BMW X1
25 / 34 / 28
BMW X3
23 / 29 / 25
BMW X5
23 / 27 / 25
BMW X5
23 / 27 / 25
Cars
BMW 2 Series
24 / 34 / 28
BMW 3 Series
25 / 34 / 29
BMW 5 Series
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
Not Yet Available
Hyundai TUCSON
25 / 32 / 28
Hyundai PALISADE
19 / 26 / 22
Hyundai SANTA FE
25 / 28 / 26
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
Not Yet Available
Hyundai ELANTRA
Not Yet Available
Hyundai SONATA
27 / 37 / 31
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
Not Yet Available
Hyundai SONATA
27 / 37 / 31
Hyundai PALISADE
19 / 26 / 22
Hyundai SANTA FE
25 / 28 / 26
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
BMW X1
3500 lbs
BMW X3
4400 lbs
BMW X5
7209 lbs
BMW X5
7209 lbs
Other Comparisons
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
5952 lbs
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
5952 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
Not yet available
Hyundai TUCSON
2000 lbs
Hyundai PALISADE
5000 lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
3500 lbs
Other Comparisons
Hyundai PALISADE
5000 lbs
Hyundai SANTA FE
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
8.6 / 10
BMW X3
8.6 / 10
BMW X5
7.8 / 10
BMW X5
7.8 / 10
Cars
BMW 2 Series
Not available
BMW 3 Series
8.7 / 10
BMW 5 Series
8.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.3 / 10
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.0 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
7.8 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
8.5 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.5 / 10
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
8.1 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA
8.1 / 10
Hyundai SONATA
8.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
8.1 / 10
Hyundai SONATA
8.1 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
7.2 / 10
BMW X3
8.3 / 10
BMW X5
8.4 / 10
BMW X5
8.4 / 10
Cars
BMW 2 Series
Not available
BMW 3 Series
8.4 / 10
BMW 5 Series
8.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.5 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
5.9 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
8.0 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.6 / 10
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
7.8 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA
7.8 / 10
Hyundai SONATA
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
7.8 / 10
Hyundai SONATA
8.0 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
Not available
Hyundai SANTA FE
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
10 / 10
BMW X3
10 / 10
BMW X5
8.0 / 10
BMW X5
8.0 / 10
Cars
BMW 2 Series
8.0 / 10
BMW 3 Series
10 / 10
BMW 5 Series
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
10 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
9.6 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
10 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
10 / 10
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
8.6 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA
8.6 / 10
Hyundai SONATA
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
8.6 / 10
Hyundai SONATA
9.0 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
10 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
BMW X1
8.5 / 10
BMW X3
7.6 / 10
BMW X5
7.0 / 10
BMW X5
7.0 / 10
Cars
BMW 2 Series
8.0 / 10
BMW 3 Series
7.7 / 10
BMW 5 Series
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.1 / 10
BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.7 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.7 / 10
BMW X5 (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
7.6 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON
7.8 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
6.8 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
7.0 / 10
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
7.9 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA
7.9 / 10
Hyundai SONATA
7.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
7.9 / 10
Hyundai SONATA
7.4 / 10
Hyundai PALISADE
6.8 / 10
Hyundai SANTA FE
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X1
#2 of 13 in
Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs
BMW X3
#2 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#9 of 21 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
BMW 3 Series
#6 of 36 in
Best Luxury Small Cars
BMW 5 Series
#13 of 29 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series
#3 of 6 in
Best Hybrid Luxury Small Cars
BMW 5 Series
#4 of 6 in
Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars
BMW X5
#5 of 7 in
Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#4 of 20 in
Best Subcompact SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#9 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#5 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
#12 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
Hyundai SONATA
#6 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
#12 of 26 in
Best Compact Cars
Hyundai SONATA
#6 of 13 in
Best Midsize Cars
Hyundai SANTA FE
#5 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
BMW X1
#2 of 13 in
Most Reliable Luxury Subcompact SUVs
BMW X3
#2 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#4 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
BMW 3 Series
#6 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars
BMW 5 Series
#8 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series
#6 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
BMW 5 Series
#8 of 21 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
BMW X5
#7 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#9 of 20 in
Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#7 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#10 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
#14 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Hyundai SONATA
#8 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
#14 of 43 in
Most Reliable Small Cars
Hyundai SONATA
#8 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
Hyundai SANTA FE
#10 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
BMW X1
#7 of 13 in
Luxury Subcompact SUVs
BMW X3
#9 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
BMW X5
#17 of 21 in
Luxury Midsize SUVs
BMW X5
#17 of 21 in
Luxury Midsize SUVs
Cars
BMW 2 Series
#20 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
BMW 3 Series
#25 of 30 in
Luxury Compact Cars
BMW 5 Series
#24 of 29 in
Luxury Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
BMW 3 Series
#4 of 5 in
Hybrid Luxury Compact Cars
BMW 5 Series
#5 of 6 in
Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars
BMW X5
#5 of 7 in
Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
BMW X5
#5 of 7 in
Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai KONA
#6 of 20 in
Subcompact SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#7 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Hyundai PALISADE
#7 of 17 in
8-seater SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#20 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
#14 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
#14 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Hyundai SONATA
#5 of 13 in
Midsize Cars
Other Comparisons
Hyundai ELANTRA
#14 of 26 in
Compact Cars
Hyundai SONATA
#5 of 13 in
Midsize Cars
Hyundai PALISADE
#7 of 17 in
8-seater SUVs
Hyundai SANTA FE
#20 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
BMW X3
#2 of 2 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
BMW X5
#6 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Cars
BMW 3 Series
#6 of 10 in
Best Luxury Small Cars for the Money
BMW 5 Series
#5 of 7 in
Best Luxury Midsize Cars for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Hyundai TUCSON
#6 of 11 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Hyundai SANTA FE
#4 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
Cars
Hyundai ELANTRA
#11 of 12 in
Best Small Cars for the Money
Hyundai SONATA
#6 of 6 in
Best Midsize Cars for the Money