2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 33 kg more than 2011 BMW 550.
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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Sportage | 550 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2969 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |