2009 BMW M6 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 585 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M6 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | M6 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |