2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X5 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | X5 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |