Kia Sorento 2024 vs BMW X5 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Sorento is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Kia Sorento also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 3.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 - 281 HP | 286 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 - 440 NM | 450 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 10 seconds | 4.3 - 6.1 seconds | |
| In general, BMW X5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Sorento. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 9.8 | 1.1 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 174 - 176 mm (6.9 - 6.9 inches) | 214 - 221 mm (8.4 - 8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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: | 4.80 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 13 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 697 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2138 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 268 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`550 kg | ~ 2`981 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`908 kg | ~ 2`270 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 642 kg | ~ 711 kg | |
| Kia Sorento load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than BMW X5. Therefore, BMW X5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | no data | 59 200 | |
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