2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 506 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento. 2009 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 335 | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 335 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |