2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Kia K2700
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 and 2007 Kia K2700 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia K2700 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia K2700. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2007 Kia K2700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2007 Kia K2700 | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 525 | K2700 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 34.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |