2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2007 BMW Alpina and 2007 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 358 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | Alpina | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
