Kia Sorento 2020 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 422 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 59 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 28 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.8 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 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: | 280'000 km | 330'000 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 X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Sonata | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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: | 4.81 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 11 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 357 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2138 litres | 1860 litres | |
| Kia Sorento has 288 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 278 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sorento scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 48 800 | 60 400 | |
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