The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 55,000

€ 39,500

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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
183.3
106.3
184.4
183.3 in
Length
184.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
302 hp
194 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
322 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
13.8 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive35i
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
28 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
501 mi
Range
593 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
501 mi
593 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
157.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 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
1367 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft












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