The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 32,300

€ 53,200

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
66.9
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
66.9 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 xDrive35i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.51 %

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

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 xDrive35i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
302 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
311 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
311 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive35i
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.4 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
41 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
685 mi
Range
473 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
685 mi
473 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
119.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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