2012 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 550 kg more than 2012 BMW 520.
Because 2012 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 520 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 520 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |