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Hyundai Genesis Sedan vs. 2011 BMW 5-Series?
Appeal: The J.D. Power and Associates APEAL survey asks car buyers to rate how pleased they are with their vehicles, from styling to interior design execution, over 90 factors in all. In the 2009 APEAL Genesis topped the 5 Series.?
Power: Both are available with six- or eight-cylinder engines. 290 hp for the V6 Genesis versus 300 hp for the turbocharged, six-cylinder BMW. 385-hp for the V8 Genesis versus 400 hp for the turbocharged V8 BMW.?
Price: The 3.8-liter Genesis V6 starts at $33,000, while the 535i starts at $49,600.
Extras: Both the 5-Series and Genesis get 3-star ratings from Automotive Leasing Guide for resale value.
Bottom Line: This all depends on how much fifteen grand is worth to you. The Genesis is a fine machine. But where BMW excels is the integration of all the parts into one spectacular day-to-day driving machine. Plus, the 2011 5-Series design is a sleeker, more traditionally taut design than the outgoing model. The Genesis seems to have a clearer advantage over the $45,600 Lexus GS350 whose ride and handling is closer to that of the Genesis.
Advantage: BMW, but not by as wide a margin as you might have thought.?
Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 vs. BMW 328i Coupe
Appeal: Neither vehicle placed in the top three within their category in Power’s last APEAL ranking.?
Power: Both of these models offer six-cylinder engines: 300 hp for the turbocharged BMW versus 306 for the V6 Hyundai.
Price: The 328i
coupe starts at $36,200, while the Genesis coupe starts at $25,000 with a V6. A smaller engine is available in the Genesis coupe, while the BMW doesn't go any smaller than the inline six found in the 328i.
Extras: The BMW 3-Series gets a four-star rating from ALG, while Genesis coupe gets three stars. Both vehicles get a combined 20 mpg.
Bottom Line: This is sort of unfair. The Genesis Coupe actually seems disconnected from the sedan. That's because the coupe has a shorter wheelbase and weighs some 600 pounds less. The Genesis Coupe is offered at a much lower price, making it more of a challenger to the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro.
Advantage: BMW 328i over Genesis Coupe, but the Hyundai ties with a comparably priced and equipped Mustang.?
2011 Hyundai Equus vs. 2011 7-Series?
Appeal: We’ll just have to wait for these results.
Power: The Equus has a 4.6-liter V8 that generates 385 hp, versus 315 for the base Bimmer with a 3.0-liter, turbocharged 6-cylinder.?
Price: The Equus is expected to sticker at $50K-$60K. This is right in the middle of 5-Series territory. But the 2011 BMW 740i starts at $70,150 and stickers at $82,000 when typical popular features were added.?
Extras: Said Autoblog at the debut of Equus: “If Hyundai ever decides to gamble and attack the next price segment up from the Genesis sedan, they clearly have the ammo to do so. The Equus is the real deal."
Bottom Line: Hard to give an advantage when the Equus isn’t here yet. But getting what is believed to be a great, luxurious car that’s this well detailed, and for about $30,000 less than the comparable 7-Series? That has our attention.
Advantage: Hyundai.
Hyundai Veracruz vs. BMW X5
Appeal: The X5 is ranked second to the
Porsche Cayenne on J.D. Power’s most recent APEAL study, while the Veracruz did not place in the top three in its category.
Power: The 3.8-liter V6 in the Veracruz produces 260 hp, while the Bimmer’s new 3.0-liter, turbocharged inline-six churns out 300.?
Price: The Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD with both the nav and entertainment package stickers at $35,895. The X5 xDrive35i with AWD hits the wallet starting at $45,800 and goes up from there.?
Extras: Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg for both the Hyundai and the Bimmer. The X5 gets a three-star ALG rating for resale value, while Veracruz is unrated.?
Bottom Line: If you are a single person, or perhaps married with one child, the X5 is unquestionably a better-tailored suit. The Veracruz is an amazing value. It has a nicely appointed interior, attractive styling and a handy amount of utility if your family has a couple of kids. Both keep you clear of the
minivan salesman.?
Advantage: It’s a tie. Take the X5 if you don’t have kids, and the Veracruz if you do, and stick the difference in the college fund. No regrets.?
Hyundai Santa Fe vs. BMW X3?
Appeal: Neither SUV ranked in the top three of their Power APEAL categories.
Power: Santa Fe packs a 3.5-liter V6, which produces 276 hp, while the X3 makes 260 hp from its 3.0-liter inline-six. The Santa Fe also offers a four-cylinder; the X3 does not.?
Price: A Santa Fe Limited AWD stickers at $30,295, while the X3 starts at $38,850.
Extras: Santa Fe fuel economy is 22 mpg, and it has a 3-star ALG rating. X3 gets 19 mpg and also scores a 3-star rating.
Bottom Line: A loaded Santa Fe is very tempting compared to an X3 that has not been a favorite of many reviewers. The Hyundai even gets better fuel economy from its larger displacement engine. And the extra $10k or so could buy a Hyundai Accent for another, less deserving, family member.
Advantage: Hyundai.
And since you asked: LeBron James over Kobe Bryant. Ted Williams over Joe DiMaggio. Ford Mustang over Chevy Camaro. Albert Pujols over Alex Rodriguez.?Marianne over Ginger. Shirley Partridge over Carol Brady. Captain Kirk over Captain Picard. Muhammed Ali over Joe Louis. And Catwoman (Julie Newmar) over Batgirl.
Our Verdict: Hyundai vs. BMW
Mid-size SedanHyundai Genesis Sedan BMW 5-series (Our Pick)
CoupeHyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 BMW 328i coupe (Our Pick)
Full-size SedanHyundai Equus (Our Pick)
BMW 7-series
Mid-size Crossover Hyundai Veracruz (Tie)
BMW X5 (Tie)
Small CrossoverHyundai Santa Fe (Our Pick)
BMW X3