The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 39,800

€ 68,700

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is 3.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 M40i.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 M40i
66.3
74.4
84.3
66
74.7
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.3 in
Height
66 in
109.4
189
112.8
185.7
189 in
Length
185.7 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 M40i
4226 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.68 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 M40i
UM
Generation
G01
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 M40i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
355 hp
BMW X3 M40i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 M40i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 M40i
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.45 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
679 mi
Range
493 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
679 mi
493 mi
BMW X3 M40i
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).
155.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
133.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












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