The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 37,200
€ 53,200
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35i
66.9
74.2
82.1
65.4
74.1
82.6
74.2 in
Width
74.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
66.9 in
Height
65.4 in
106.3
184.4
110.6
183
184.4 in
Length
183 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35i
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
5.96 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35i
XM
Generation
F25
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 xDrive35i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
302 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35i
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
447 mi
Range
473 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
473 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35i
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).
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
