2007 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Because 2007 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 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, 2007 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 330 | Sedona |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |