2006 Kia Cerato vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 BMW 730.
Because 2012 BMW 730 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Cerato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Cerato | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Cerato | 730 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
