2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 920 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage. 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 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sportage | 2010 BMW 750 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Sportage | 750 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |