2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 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 M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 69 kg more than 2013 BMW M6.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 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 M6 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | M6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2851 mm |
