2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 BMW 550.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 550 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
