The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 35,000

€ 69,100

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,100
ⓘ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 GDI is 15.3 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 1.5 cm taller than the ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
1685
1890
2140
1670
1901
2101
1890 mm
Width
1901 mm
2140 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2101 mm
1685 mm
Height
1670 mm
2780
4800
2810
4647
4800 mm
Length
4647 mm
2780 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
1768 kg
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2440 kg

Weight Difference:
217 kg
10.93 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
UM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 bhp
345 bhp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
241 NM
700 NM
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
9.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.75 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
9.56 kg/bhp
5.75 kg/bhp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
32 mpg
43 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
496 mi
Range
631 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
496 mi
631 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
135.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
202 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
742 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
660 L
Boot Capacity
550 L












1732 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L