The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13)
€ 52,000
€ 30,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 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 3.0sd 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 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg
Weight Difference:
270 kg
13.85 %
General
BMW X3 3.0sd 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
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 bhp
189 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
580 NM
242 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
6.91 kg/bhp
8.89 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
32 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
478 mi
Range
457 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
457 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
164.8 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
830 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
660 L
1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1675 L
