2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 395 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 330 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1605 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
