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 6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
66.3
74.4
84.3
65.7
74.8
82.7
74.4 in
Width
74.8 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
66.3 in
Height
65.7 in
109.4
189
110.6
183
189 in
Length
183 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
10.92 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
UM
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
345 hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.07 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
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)
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
