2004 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2004 BMW 325 and 2004 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 583 kg more than 2004 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 325 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
