The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
€ 35,000
€ 44,500
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
66.3
74.4
84.3
65.9
73
78.2
74.4 in
Width
73 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.3 in
Height
65.9 in
109.4
189
110
179.9
189 in
Length
179.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
5.96 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
UM
Generation
E83
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Straight-four gasoline 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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.07 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
496 mi
Range
527 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
496 mi
527 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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).
162.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
162.5 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
