The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 39,000
€ 70,300
€ 39,000
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 slightly. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 3.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW X3 M40d.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
66.3
74.4
84.3
66
74.7
84.2
74.4 in
Width
74.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
66.3 in
Height
66 in
109.4
189
112.8
185.7
189 in
Length
185.7 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.37 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
UM
Generation
G01
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
Straight-four gasoline 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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
322 hp
BMW X3 M40d
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M40d
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.75 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
485 mi
Range
661 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
485 mi
661 mi
BMW X3 M40d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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
172.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
BMW X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
