2008 BMW 550 vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2008 BMW 550 and 2008 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 149 kg more than 2008 Kia Carens.
Because 2008 BMW 550 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 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens, 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 550 | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1990 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |