2009 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 4,798 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 550 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 2359 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
