Kia Clarus 1997 vs BMW 5 series 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Clarus engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 19 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Clarus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Clarus consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Clarus could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Clarus) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Clarus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Clarus is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Clarus is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 424 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Kia Clarus has 36 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Clarus is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Kia Clarus can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5200 | |
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