2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 BMW 645 is newer by 3 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 BMW 645.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 645 (450 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2008 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 645 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
