The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 46,200

€ 35,600

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 3.0si 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 2.4.
BMW X3 3.0si
KIA Sorento 2.4
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 3.0si
KIA Sorento 2.4
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.71 %

General
BMW X3 3.0si
KIA Sorento 2.4
E83
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0si
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
KIA Sorento 2.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
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15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
15.14 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
404 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
404 mi
565 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft