The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
€ 46,600

€ 36,000

€ 46,600
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 3.0d DPF 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 3.0d DPF
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 3.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
2355 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
7.16 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
E83
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 bhp
189 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
500 NM
242 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
8.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.26 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
8.77 kg/bhp
9.26 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
33 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
484 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
484 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
176.9 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 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
760 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
660 L











1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1675 L