2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 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 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | X5 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |