BMW X5 2018 vs Kia Sorento 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW X5 engine produces 64 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 67 litres | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Sorento engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 11 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 910 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1860 litres | 2100 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X5 has 265 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. This could mean that the BMW X5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`860 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 53 600 | 48 200 | |
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