The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 52,000
€ 35,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.9
73
78.2
66.3
74.4
84.3
73 in
Width
74.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
66.3 in
110
179.9
109.4
189
179.9 in
Length
189 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
9.33 %
General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
E83
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
478 mi
Range
496 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
496 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
