The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 40,500

€ 35,000

€ 40,500
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 xDrive20d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.9
73
78.2
66.3
74.4
84.3
73 in
Width
74.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
66.3 in
110
179.9
109.4
189
179.9 in
Length
189 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.13 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
E83
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
175 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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22.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
22.99 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
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
496 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
621 mi
496 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
137.9 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 xDrive20d
137.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft











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