2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (136 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 615 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 116. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 116 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
