The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 39,500
€ 43,600
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW X3 2.5si.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
66.9
74.2
82.1
65.9
73
78.2
74.2 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.9 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
184.4
110
179.9
184.4 in
Length
179.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.17 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
XM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
322 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.48 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
35 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
593 mi
Range
412 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
593 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
191.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
137.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
