The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
€ 41,000
€ 41,400
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 2.5si.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
66.3
74.4
84.3
65.9
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.3 in
Height
65.9 in
109.4
188.2
110
179.9
188.2 in
Length
179.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
4226 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
5.84 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
UM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.45 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
669 mi
Range
421 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
669 mi
421 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
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).
187.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
135.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
