2010 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, both 2010 Kia Sorento and 2010 BMW X6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 232 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento.
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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Sorento | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | X6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3777 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
