2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
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 BMW X5 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X5 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
