The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 37,800

€ 46,200

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 3.0si.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
66.3
74.4
84.3
65.9
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.3 in
Height
65.9 in
109.4
189
110
179.9
189 in
Length
179.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
4114 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.39 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
UM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 3.0si
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0si
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 3.0si
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20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.88 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
39 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
735 mi
Range
404 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
735 mi
404 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
195.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
123.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1420 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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