2009 BMW 335 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 335 (576 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 335 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
