2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 77 kg more than 2012 BMW 740.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento 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, 2012 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sorento | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 740 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
