The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 41,000

€ 53,300

€ 41,000
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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 21.1 cm longer, 3.7 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
1685
1890
2140
1674
1853
1987
1890 mm
Width
1853 mm
2140 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1685 mm
Height
1674 mm
2780
4780
2795
4569
4780 mm
Length
4569 mm
2780 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
1917 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg

Weight Difference:
33 kg
1.69 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
UM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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
2199 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
197 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
441 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
441 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive35d
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9.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
9.73 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
43 mpg
36 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
669 mi
Range
534 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
669 mi
534 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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).
160.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
135.8 kWh
160.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
593 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
660 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1732 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L