2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 8 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 282 kg more than 2013 BMW M3.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW M3. 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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | M3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
