2008 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 BMW 730 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 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 730 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 730 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |