The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 52,100

€ 35,600

€ 52,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive30d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 9.4 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4
1661
1881
2098
1755
1885
2085
1881 mm
Width
1885 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1661 mm
Height
1755 mm
2810
4657
2700
4685
4657 mm
Length
4685 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4
1895 kg
Kerb Weight
1790 kg
2410 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
5.54 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4
F25
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
172 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
254 bhp
172 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 3750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
560 NM
225 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4
144 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
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7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
7.46 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
48 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
39 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
706 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
706 mi
565 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
121.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
720 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
531 L












1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1582 L