The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 57,100
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW X3 xDrive35d
€ 39,000
 KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18) KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
€ 57,100
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 xDrive35d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
74.1
82.6
66.3
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
74.4
84.3
74.1 in
Width
74.4 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.4 in
Height
66.3 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
110.6
183.3
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
109.4
189
183.3 in
Length
189 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
BMW X3 xDrive35d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.7 %
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)

General

BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
F25
Generation
UM
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
309 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35d
465 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
13.81 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
39 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
694 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
694 mi
485 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
172.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
123.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive35d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft