The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 35,600

€ 39,000

€ 35,600
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 xDrive20i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 23.1 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1674
1853
1987
1685
1890
2140
1853 mm
Width
1890 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1674 mm
Height
1685 mm
2795
4569
2780
4800
4569 mm
Length
4800 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
5.21 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
E83
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 bhp
185 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
200 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
200 NM
241 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
11.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
11.69 kg/bhp
9.86 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
31 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
462 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
485 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
695 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
660 L











1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1732 L