BMW X7 2022 vs Kia Sorento 2024
| 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 | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 422 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW X7 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X7 engine produces 59 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 278 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power BMW X7 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| 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 | 4.80 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 38 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW X7 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 187 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2120 litres | 2013 litres | |
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BMW X7 has more luggage capacity. BMW X7 has 113 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X7 (by 107 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X7 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means BMW X7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`325 kg | 2`480 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`490 kg | 1`783 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 835 kg | 697 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 | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 83 800 | 51 200 | |
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