2007 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 330 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
