2004 BMW 535 vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 535 would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 535 weights approximately 199 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 535 | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 535 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
