2010 BMW X6 vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW X6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW X6 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X6 | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X6 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1983 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
