2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Borrego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Borrego would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2011 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego. 2011 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2013 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Borrego | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Borrego | M3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 12.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |
