The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 37,800

€ 53,200

€ 37,800
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
66.3
74.4
84.3
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.4 in
Width
74.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.3 in
Height
65.4 in
109.4
189
110.6
183
189 in
Length
183 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
4114 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.75 %

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

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

8-speed automatic 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
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
302 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 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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20.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
20.88 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
39 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
735 mi
Range
473 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
735 mi
473 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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).
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
123.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 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
1420 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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