2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 BMW 520.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520. 2011 BMW 520 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. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 520 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
