2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 BMW 760
To start off, 2011 BMW 760 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 760 (535 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 760 weights approximately 318 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.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 760. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 760 (745 Nm) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 760 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 760 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 760 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 535 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
