The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 69,100

€ 39,000

€ 69,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 15.3 cm shorter, 1.1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1670
1901
2101
1685
1890
2140
1901 mm
Width
1890 mm
2101 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1670 mm
Height
1685 mm
2810
4647
2780
4800
4647 mm
Length
4800 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1985 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
8.06 %

General
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
F25
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
345 bhp
185 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
700 NM
241 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
156 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
5.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 kg/bhp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
5.75 kg/bhp
9.86 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
43 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
631 mi
Range
485 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
631 mi
485 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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
135.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
695 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
660 L












1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1732 L