The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 43,600

€ 39,000

€ 43,600
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 BMW X3 2.5si is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 23.1 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1674
1853
1987
1685
1890
2140
1853 mm
Width
1890 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1674 mm
Height
1685 mm
2795
4569
2780
4800
4569 mm
Length
4800 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.27 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
E83
Generation
UM
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 bhp
185 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
250 NM
241 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
8.51 kg/bhp
9.86 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
28 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
412 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
485 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
695 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
660 L











1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1732 L