2006 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Kia Cerato
To start off, 2008 Kia Cerato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 791 kg more than 2008 Kia Cerato.
Because 2006 BMW 745 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 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cerato, 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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cerato. 2006 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Cerato has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Cerato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 745 | 2008 Kia Cerato | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 745 | Cerato |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |