2007 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 407 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 525 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |