2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 5 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 715 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sportage | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Sportage | 6 series |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4896 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |