2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 5 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 892 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Sorento | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |