The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive25i (08 - 10) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12)
€ 42,600
€ 29,500
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive25i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
BMW X3 xDrive25i
KIA Sorento 2.4
65.9
73
78.2
69.1
74.2
82.1
73 in
Width
74.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.9 in
Height
69.1 in
110
179.9
106.3
184.4
179.9 in
Length
184.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive25i
KIA Sorento 2.4
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.25 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive25i
KIA Sorento 2.4
E83
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive25i
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
215 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
184 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive25i
KIA Sorento 2.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive25i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
18.51 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive25i
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
25 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
447 mi
Range
585 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
447 mi
585 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
176.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive25i
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
