The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 37,900

€ 52,000

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 11.6 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1755
1885
2085
1674
1853
1987
1885 mm
Width
1853 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1755 mm
Height
1674 mm
2700
4685
2795
4569
4685 mm
Length
4569 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.33 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
XM
Generation
E83
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2199 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
194 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
436 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
436 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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9.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
9.72 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
38 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
672 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
672 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
179 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
152.2 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
625 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
531 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1582 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L