The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.0i (06 - 08) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 34,600
€ 37,900
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 2.0i 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 2.2 CRDi.
BMW X3 2.0i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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 2.0i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.23 %
General
BMW X3 2.0i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
E83
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.0i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 2.0i
148 hp
194 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X3 2.0i
148 lb‑ft
322 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
BMW X3 2.0i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.42 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0i
25.77 lb/hp
21.42 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.0i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X3 2.0i
25 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
447 mi
Range
672 mi
BMW X3 2.0i
447 mi
672 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
152.2 kWh
BMW X3 2.0i
176.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.0i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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






