The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 53,200

€ 39,800

€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive35i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
65.4
74.1
82.6
66.3
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
110.6
183
109.4
189
183 in
Length
189 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4297 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
3.54 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
F25
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
13.73 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
27 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
473 mi
Range
723 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
473 mi
723 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
166.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1479 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft












45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft