The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 35,600

€ 47,900

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 xDrive30d.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
1790 kg
Kerb Weight
1885 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2355 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
5.04 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
225 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
225 NM
500 NM
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive30d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30d
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10.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.77 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4
10.41 kg/bhp
8.77 kg/bhp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
32 mpg
37 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
565 mi
Range
541 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
541 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
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).
158.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X3 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
720 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
531 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1582 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L