2011 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Magentis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Magentis would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2010 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 448 kg more than 2010 Kia Magentis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Magentis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Magentis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 550 | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 550 | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
