2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage and 2006 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage.
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 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 2006 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sportage | 2006 BMW 525 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Sportage | 525 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |