The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 35,600
€ 52,000
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.6 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1755
1885
2085
1674
1853
1987
1885 mm
Width
1853 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1755 mm
Height
1674 mm
2700
4685
2795
4569
4685 mm
Length
4569 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1790 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg
Weight Difference:
160 kg
8.21 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
XM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
172 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
225 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
225 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4
10.41 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
32 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
565 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
179 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
720 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
531 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
1582 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L
