The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 2.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 31,800

€ 40,100

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the BMW X3 2.0d DPF.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
69.1
74.2
82.1
65.9
73
78.2
74.2 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
69.1 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
184.4
110
179.9
184.4 in
Length
179.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.64 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
XM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
175 hp
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
311 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.0d DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.99 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.4 lb/hp
22.99 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
765 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
765 mi
621 mi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
137.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
133.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft