2008 Kia Carens vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carens | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Carens | X5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |