2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 42 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 525 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1542 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
