The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 37,000
€ 56,500
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is 2.8 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
66.3
74.4
84.3
66
74.4
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.3 in
Height
66 in
109.4
188.2
112.8
185.4
188.2 in
Length
185.4 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
4052 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.02 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
UM
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-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 B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
261 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.57 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
41 mpg
40 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
774 mi
Range
716 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
774 mi
716 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1482 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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



















