2010 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2010 BMW 325 and 2010 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 107 kg more than 2010 BMW 325.
Because 2010 BMW 325 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Magentis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Kia Magentis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 325 | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 325 | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
