The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 37,200
€ 52,000
€ 37,200
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 4.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
66.9
74.2
82.1
65.9
73
78.2
74.2 in
Width
73 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
66.9 in
Height
65.9 in
106.3
184.4
110
179.9
184.4 in
Length
179.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
9.33 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
XM
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Straight-four gasoline 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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
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
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
