2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 6 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 335 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1735 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
