2008 Kia Sorento 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 Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento 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 105 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 60 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, 2012 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
