The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 36,000
€ 52,000
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.6 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1700
1885
2085
1674
1853
1987
1885 mm
Width
1853 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1700 mm
Height
1674 mm
2700
4685
2795
4569
4685 mm
Length
4569 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
1750 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2385 kg
Weight Difference:
200 kg
10.26 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
XM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
242 NM
580 NM
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.91 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
9.26 kg/bhp
6.91 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
32 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
447 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd 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).
179 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
207 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
760 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
660 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
1675 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L
