The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 39,500
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (12 - 15) KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
€ 53,300
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive35d
€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300

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 4.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
66.9
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (12 - 15)
74.2
82.1
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (12 - 15)
106.3
184.4
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 xDrive35d
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.07 %
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
XM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 xDrive35d
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
322 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d

Performance

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d

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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.48 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
35 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
593 mi
Range
534 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
593 mi
534 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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).
160.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
137.9 kWh
160.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft