2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 184 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 330 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
