BMW X7 2022 vs Kia Sorento 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X7) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia Sorento) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 191 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW X7 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X7 engine produces 149 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 455 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power BMW X7 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.8 | |
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The BMW X7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X7 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that by driving the BMW X7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X7 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.70 m | |
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BMW X7 is larger. BMW X7 is 37 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW X7 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 357 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2120 litres | 2138 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW X7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 18 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 3`325 kg | 2`480 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`490 kg | 1`785 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 835 kg | 695 kg | |
| BMW X7 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Kia Sorento. Therefore, BMW X7 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 41 800 | |
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