2025 BMW 3 Series Sedan 318i vs 2026 Hyundai Sonata 2.5L T-Gdi N Line
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Hyundai Sonata, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW 3 Series Sedan: AED 165,000Hyundai Sonata: AED 165,375BMW 3 Series Sedan is AED 375 cheaper.
- PowerBMW 3 Series Sedan: 156 hpHyundai Sonata: 286 hpHyundai Sonata makes 130 hp more.
- TorqueBMW 3 Series Sedan: 250 NmHyundai Sonata: 421 NmHyundai Sonata makes 171 Nm more.
- Fuel economyBMW 3 Series Sedan: 15.4 km/LHyundai Sonata: 13.2 km/LBMW 3 Series Sedan goes 2.2 km further per litre.
- LengthBMW 3 Series Sedan: 4713 mmHyundai Sonata: 4910 mmHyundai Sonata is 197 mm longer.
- SeatingBMW 3 Series Sedan: 5 SeaterHyundai Sonata: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceBMW 3 Series Sedan: 480 LHyundai Sonata: 453 LBMW 3 Series Sedan carries 27 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW 3 Series Sedan or Hyundai Sonata?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: BMW 3 Series Sedan is AED 375 cheaper. Hyundai Sonata makes 130 hp more. BMW 3 Series Sedan goes 2.2 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BMW
3 Series Sedan 318i
AED 165,000*
Hyundai
Sonata 2.5L T-Gdi N Line
AED 165,375*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2000
156
250
Petrol
4.0
2500
286
421
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2000
2500
Power (hp)
156
286
Peak Torque (Nm)
250
421
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Rear Wheel Drive
Automatic
8-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
59
15.4
60
13.2
Fuel Tank Size (L)
59
60
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
15.4
13.2
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
8.6
223
11.5
200
0 to 100 (s)
8.6
11.5
Top Speed (km/h)
223
200
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
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Range (km)
-
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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4
4713
1827
1440
2851
1575
225/50 R17
225/50 R17
480
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4
4910
1860
1445
2840
1980
215/55 R17
215/55 R17
453
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4713
4910
Width (mm)
1827
1860
Height (mm)
1440
1445
Wheelbase (mm)
2851
2840
Weight (kg)
1575
1980
Front Tyres
225/50 R17
215/55 R17
Rear Tyres
225/50 R17
215/55 R17
Cargo Space (L)
480
453
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist