The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12)
€ 57,100
€ 31,000
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive35d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4
65.4
74.1
82.6
69.1
74.2
82.1
74.1 in
Width
74.2 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.4 in
Height
69.1 in
110.6
183.3
106.3
184.4
183.3 in
Length
184.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.53 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4
F25
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
13.81 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
694 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
694 mi
572 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
164.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
