The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 43,600
€ 37,200
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.9
73
78.2
66.9
74.2
82.1
73 in
Width
74.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.9 in
Height
66.9 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 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.4 %
General
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
E83
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
412 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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
191.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft
