If fuel cost matters most
Hyundai Elantra with up to 35 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
BMW 5 Series vs Hyundai Elantra
BMW 5 Series and Hyundai Elantra answer the same shopping question from different directions. The Elantra is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the 5 Series reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | BMW 5 Series | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 1972 - present | 1990 - present |
| Verified generations | 2 | 2 |
| Peak power | 530 hp | 276 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 34 MPG | 35 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | NR | 5★ |
| Open recalls (2023/2021) | 1 | 6 |
| Latest dimensions | 4936 × 1868 × 1479 mm | 4676 × 1826 × 1415 mm |
| Average curb weight | 1732 kg (3818 lbs) | 1372 kg (3025 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Petrol | Petrol |
If power matters most
BMW 5 Series with a verified peak of 530 hp.
If safety is the filter
The available data is incomplete, so use the side-by-side table rather than a one-line verdict.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | BMW 5 Series5 Series G30 530i 2.0 | Hyundai ElantraElantra VII 2.0 MPI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L (1998 cc) | 2.0L (1999 cc) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 252 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 179 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.2 s | 8.8 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | CVT |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 30.0 MPG | 31.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 39.0 MPG | 41.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 34.0 MPG | 35.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | 147 g/km | 141 g/km |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4936 mm | 4676 mm |
| Width | 1868 mm | 1826 mm |
| Height | 1479 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2975 mm | 2720 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1610 kg | 1285 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 5 Series or the Elantra?
Hyundai Elantra wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 35 MPG, versus 34 MPG for the BMW 5 Series.
Which has more horsepower, the 5 Series or the Elantra?
BMW 5 Series reaches the higher verified peak at 530 hp, compared with 276 hp for the Hyundai Elantra.
Which is safer: 5 Series or Elantra?
BMW 5 Series has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of not rated; Hyundai Elantra has 5★. Cross-check the frontal, side and rollover rows rather than using one headline number alone.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.