2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 BMW 530.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 530 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3491 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
