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 6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.7
74.8
82.7
66.3
74.4
84.3
74.8 in
Width
74.4 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.7 in
Height
66.3 in
110.6
183
109.4
189
183 in
Length
189 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.07 %

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
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
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 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
156 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
12.68 lb/hp
21.75 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
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
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
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 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
1532 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft












45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft