2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Rondo | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
