The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13)
€ 53,200
€ 30,000
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X3 xDrive35i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.4
74.1
82.6
66.9
74.2
82.1
74.1 in
Width
74.2 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.4 in
Height
66.9 in
110.6
183
106.3
184.4
183 in
Length
184.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.64 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
13.73 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
27 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
473 mi
Range
457 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
473 mi
457 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
164.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
166.7 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1830 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft
