2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 186 kg more than 2012 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW M6 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 2013 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento, 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
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2012 Kia Sorento | 2013 BMW M6 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Sorento | M6 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4903 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 2106 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2851 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |