The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 31,800

€ 50,300

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive30d.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
69.1
74.2
82.1
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.2 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
69.1 in
Height
65.4 in
106.3
184.4
110.6
183
184.4 in
Length
183 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4134 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.26 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
XM
Generation
F25
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
311 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.28 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.4 lb/hp
16.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
765 mi
Range
694 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
765 mi
694 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
123.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
133.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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