2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 3 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 440 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 335 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
