The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
€ 41,400
€ 36,000
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 2.5si is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.6 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1674
1853
1987
1700
1885
2085
1853 mm
Width
1885 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1674 mm
Height
1700 mm
2795
4569
2700
4685
4569 mm
Length
4685 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1805 kg
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.05 %
General
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
E83
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 bhp
189 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
250 NM
242 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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8.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.26 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
8.4 kg/bhp
9.26 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
29 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
421 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
421 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
187.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
760 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
660 L
1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1675 L
