The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 37,200
€ 43,600
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 2.5si.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.5si
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 2.5si
1768 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2300 kg
Weight Difference:
62 kg
3.39 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.5si
XM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.5si
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
242 NM
250 NM
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.5si
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
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9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.51 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
9.35 kg/bhp
8.51 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
447 mi
Range
412 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
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).
191.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
742 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
660 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
1675 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L
