2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sportage | 535 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
