2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 3 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 750 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
