2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 4 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 150 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 330 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
