2007 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sedona (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2010 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 325 | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
