The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 69,100
€ 35,600
€ 69,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4
65.7
74.8
82.7
69.1
74.2
82.1
74.8 in
Width
74.2 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.7 in
Height
69.1 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
4376 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.83 %
General
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4
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
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
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4
156 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
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12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
12.68 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
631 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
631 mi
565 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
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).
166.7 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
135.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
