2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 and 2008 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 540 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
Because 2008 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 525 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
