The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08)
€ 39,500

€ 44,000

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.6 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW X3 3.0si.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
1700
1885
2085
1674
1853
1987
1885 mm
Width
1853 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1700 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 3.0si
1890 kg
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
3.97 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
XM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2199 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
194 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 bhp
268 bhp
BMW X3 3.0si
437 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
437 NM
315 NM
BMW X3 3.0si
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 3.0si
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9.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.77 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
9.74 kg/bhp
6.77 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
42 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
593 mi
Range
412 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
593 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
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 3.0si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
660 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1675 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L