The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 M Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 37,200
€ 84,900
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW X3 M.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M
66.9
74.2
82.1
65.6
74.7
84.2
74.2 in
Width
74.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.9 in
Height
65.6 in
106.3
184.4
112.8
186.1
184.4 in
Length
186.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
13.55 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M
XM
Generation
F97
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S58
Engine Code
S58-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
473 hp
at 6250 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
473 hp
BMW X3 M
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
BMW X3 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X3 M
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
447 mi
Range
385 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
385 mi
BMW X3 M
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).
198.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW X3 M
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
