2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 128 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 6 series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sportage | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
