2010 Kia Cee'd vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (395 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Cee'd | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Cee'd | X5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |
