The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (14 - 17) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 39,600

€ 35,000

€ 39,600
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 sDrive18d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.3 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1661
1881
2098
1685
1890
2140
1881 mm
Width
1890 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1661 mm
Height
1685 mm
2810
4657
2780
4800
4657 mm
Length
4800 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1768 kg
2300 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
33 kg
1.87 %

General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
F25
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
148 bhp
185 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
360 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
360 NM
241 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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11.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.56 kg/bhp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
11.72 kg/bhp
9.56 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
60 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
886 mi
Range
496 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
886 mi
496 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 sDrive18d
96.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
742 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
660 L












1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1732 L