2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, both 2012 Kia Sorento and 2012 BMW 116 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 374 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 116 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 116. 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sorento | 116 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
