The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 38,800
€ 37,200
€ 38,800
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 BMW X3 sDrive18d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.4
74.1
82.6
66.9
74.2
82.1
74.1 in
Width
74.2 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.4 in
Height
66.9 in
110.6
183
106.3
184.4
183 in
Length
184.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.74 %
General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
F25
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic 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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
27.44 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
44 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
771 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
771 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
