2006 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (228 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 370 kg more than 2006 BMW X5.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X5 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
