The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 39,800

€ 46,600

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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
189
110
179.9
189 in
Length
179.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4226 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.68 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
UM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.45 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
679 mi
Range
484 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
679 mi
484 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
176.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
133.7 kWh
176.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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