2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 424 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2008 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 525 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
