The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 68,700

€ 37,200

€ 68,700
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 M40i is 1.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 M40i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
66
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
66 in
Height
66.9 in
112.8
185.7
106.3
184.4
185.7 in
Length
184.4 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 M40i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.21 %

General
BMW X3 M40i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
G01
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 M40i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW X3 M40i
355 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 M40i
369 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 M40i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 M40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
11.71 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 M40i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
29 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
493 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW X3 M40i
493 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 M40i
155.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 M40i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 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