2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 258 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 2013 BMW 5 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Carnival | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |