The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD (09 - 12)
€ 52,000
€ 36,700
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 3.0sd DPF 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 3.0sd DPF
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 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.91 %
General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
E83
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
194 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
311 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.85 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
20.85 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
478 mi
Range
753 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
753 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
179 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
135.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
