2007 BMW 328 vs. 2010 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2010 Kia Amanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Amanti. (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Amanti. 2010 Kia Amanti has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Amanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2010 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 328 | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
