The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 30,000
€ 55,300
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35d
66.9
74.2
82.1
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.2 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.9 in
Height
65.4 in
106.3
184.4
110.6
183
184.4 in
Length
183 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35d
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.72 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35d
XM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
309 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
19.6 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
27 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
457 mi
Range
682 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
457 mi
682 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
125.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
164.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1830 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
