2010 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 196 kg more than 2012 BMW 640.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Sorento | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 640 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
