2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 535 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
