2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 362 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 525 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2027 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
