The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive20i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 39,600
€ 39,000
€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 sDrive20i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 sDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.4
74.1
82.6
66.3
74.4
84.3
74.1 in
Width
74.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.4 in
Height
66.3 in
110.6
183.3
109.4
189
183.3 in
Length
189 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.83 %
General
BMW X3 sDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
F25
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 sDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive20i
181 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive20i
21.38 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive20i
35 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
621 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW X3 sDrive20i
621 mi
485 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive20i
127 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft












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

















