2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 501 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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 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 550 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 550 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 609 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 | 2050 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
