The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 37,200
€ 70,300
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,300
ⓘ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 3.1 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the BMW X3 M40d.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
1700
1885
2085
1676
1897
2138
1885 mm
Width
1897 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2138 mm
1700 mm
Height
1676 mm
2700
4685
2864
4716
4685 mm
Length
4716 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2864 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
1768 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2550 kg
Weight Difference:
202 kg
10.25 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
XM
Generation
G01
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 bhp
322 bhp
BMW X3 M40d
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
242 NM
680 NM
BMW X3 M40d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40d
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9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
9.35 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
32 mpg
44 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
No data
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
447 mi
Range
661 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
661 mi
BMW X3 M40d
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).
131.6 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
742 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
660 L
Boot Capacity
550 L
1675 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L
