2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2005 Kia Carens | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | MM Roadster | Carens |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
