The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 36,700

€ 55,300

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 3.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm wider and 9.4 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
1755
1885
2085
1661
1881
2098
1885 mm
Width
1881 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2098 mm
1755 mm
Height
1661 mm
2700
4685
2810
4648
4685 mm
Length
4648 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
1835 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2440 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
4.68 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
XM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2199 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
194 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
309 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 bhp
309 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
421 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
421 NM
630 NM
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d
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9.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
9.46 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
43 mpg
46 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
753 mi
Range
682 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
753 mi
682 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
125.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
135.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
675 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
531 L
Boot Capacity
550 L












1582 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L