The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 53,200

€ 37,200

€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 3.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1661
1881
2098
1700
1885
2085
1881 mm
Width
1885 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1661 mm
Height
1700 mm
2810
4648
2700
4685
4648 mm
Length
4685 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1880 kg
Kerb Weight
1768 kg
2395 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
112 kg
5.96 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
F25
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 bhp
189 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
400 NM
242 NM
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
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
6.23 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
32 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
473 mi
Range
447 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
473 mi
447 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
166.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
742 kg
550 L
Boot Capacity
660 L












1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1675 L