BMW 3 series 2005 vs Kia Cerato 2007

 
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
Kia Cerato
2007 - 2008
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 163 HP115 HP
Torque: 340 NM235 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 secondsn/a seconds
BMW 3 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Kia Cerato, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Kia Cerato.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.7no data
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres55 litres
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Engine production duration: 9 years15 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 1 sērijaInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Cerato might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.48 m
Width: 1.82 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.47 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but lower.
BMW 3 series is 4 cm longer than the Kia Cerato, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres345 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 3 series has 115 litres more trunk space than the Kia Cerato.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.1 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia Cerato, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9651`254
Safety: no data
Quality:
average
no data
Average price (€): 38002200
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
Kia Cerato has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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