2005 BMW M3 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 BMW M3 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 M3 (323 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW M3 (372 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW M3 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | M3 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |