2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 452 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.
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, 2010 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
