2006 BMW M3 vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 321 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | M3 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
