2007 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 700 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 325 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
