The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 69,100
€ 37,200
€ 69,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.7
74.8
82.7
66.9
74.2
82.1
74.8 in
Width
74.2 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.7 in
Height
66.9 in
110.6
183
106.3
184.4
183 in
Length
184.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4376 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
10.92 %
General
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
F25
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
157 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
12.68 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
631 mi
Range
447 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
631 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
135.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
135.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft
