2005 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,996 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 2004 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 530 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1975 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
