The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X4 M40i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 35,600
€ 68,400
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,400
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the BMW X4 M40i.
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X4 M40i
69.1
74.2
82.1
63.9
74.8
82.6
74.2 in
Width
74.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
69.1 in
Height
63.9 in
106.3
184.4
110.6
183.9
184.4 in
Length
183.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X4 M40i
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.54 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X4 M40i
XM
Generation
F26
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 X4 M40i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
355 hp
BMW X4 M40i
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
BMW X4 M40i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X4 M40i
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 X4 M40i
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.89 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.94 lb/hp
11.89 lb/hp
BMW X4 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X4 M40i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X4 M40i
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
565 mi
Range
484 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
565 mi
484 mi
BMW X4 M40i
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).
162.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
166.7 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW X4 M40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
BMW X4 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.6 cu ft












