The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 84,900

€ 37,200

€ 84,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X3 M is 1.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 M
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.6
74.7
84.2
66.9
74.2
82.1
74.7 in
Width
74.2 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.6 in
Height
66.9 in
112.8
186.1
106.3
184.4
186.1 in
Length
184.4 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 M
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
611 lb
13.55 %

General
BMW X3 M
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
F97
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 M
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S58
Engine Series
S58-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW X3 M
473 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 M
443 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 M
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
BMW X3 M
9.53 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 M
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 M
22 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
385 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW X3 M
385 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 M
198.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
415 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 M
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft












45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft