2006 BMW 645 vs. 2010 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sedona. (244 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.
Because 2006 BMW 645 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 2010 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 645 | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
