2006 BMW 545 vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 545 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 545 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
