2005 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 530 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
