The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (12 - 14)
€ 41,000
€ 46,700
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive28i.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
66.3
74.4
84.3
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.4 in
Width
74.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.3 in
Height
65.4 in
109.4
188.2
110.6
183
188.2 in
Length
183 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
4226 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
6.36 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
UM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
242 hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.45 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
669 mi
Range
555 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
669 mi
555 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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).
142.1 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
135.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft

















