2008 BMW 540 vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
Because 2008 BMW 540 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 540. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 540 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2901 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
