2009 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 525 and 2008 Kia Carnival are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 328 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.
Because 2009 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 525 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |