2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 378 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 330 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
