BMW 5 series 2000 vs Kia Magentis 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 231 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 95 HP more power than Kia Magentis, whereas torque is 123 NM more than Kia Magentis. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Magentis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Magentis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Magentis) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Sonata | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 5 cm longer than the Kia Magentis, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 19 litres less trunk space than the Kia Magentis. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia Magentis, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1600 | |
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