The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 35,600
€ 70,300
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,300
ⓘ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 2.4 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the BMW X3 M40d.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 M40d
69.1
74.2
82.1
66
74.7
84.2
74.2 in
Width
74.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
69.1 in
Height
66 in
106.3
184.4
112.8
185.7
184.4 in
Length
185.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 M40d
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.14 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 M40d
XM
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 M40d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
322 hp
BMW X3 M40d
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 M40d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40d
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
37 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
565 mi
Range
661 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
661 mi
BMW X3 M40d
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).
131.6 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
