2009 BMW X5 vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW X5 (475 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X5 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
