2006 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW X5 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW X5 weights approximately 259 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
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, 2013 Kia Sportage (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X5 | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X5 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 58 L |
