The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 M40i Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 36,000
€ 68,700
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW X3 M40i.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40i
66.9
74.2
82.1
66
74.7
84.2
74.2 in
Width
74.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.9 in
Height
66 in
106.3
184.4
112.8
185.7
184.4 in
Length
185.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40i
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.17 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40i
XM
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
355 hp
BMW X3 M40i
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1520 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40i
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20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.41 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 M40i
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
447 mi
Range
493 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
493 mi
BMW X3 M40i
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).
155.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW X3 M40i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
