2011 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rondo. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 805 kg more than 2011 Kia Rondo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Rondo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Rondo | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Rondo | 650 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
