The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.0d DPF (06 - 07) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12)
€ 37,400

€ 31,000

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 2.0d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4
65.9
73
78.2
69.1
74.2
82.1
73 in
Width
74.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.9 in
Height
69.1 in
110
179.9
106.3
184.4
179.9 in
Length
184.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.74 %

General
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4
E83
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
148 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
243 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
243 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
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27.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
27.11 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
33 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
578 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
578 mi
572 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
164.8 kWh
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
148.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft