Kia Sorento 2017 vs BMW 3 series 2006

 
Kia Sorento
2017 - 2020
BMW 3 series
2006 - 2007
Body: Crossover / SUVEstate car / wagon
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.2 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 200 HP122 HP
Torque: 441 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 seconds11 seconds
Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive.
Kia Sorento engine produces 78 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 161 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.75.8
Real fuel consumption: 7.0 l/100km6.3 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sorento consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1240 km in combined cycle1050 km in combined cycle
1440 km on highway1320 km on highway
1010 km with real consumption960 km with real consumption
Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Engine production duration: 15 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai GrandeurUsed also on BMW 1 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.52 m
Width: 1.89 m1.82 m
Height: 1.69 m1.44 m
Kia Sorento is larger.
Kia Sorento is 28 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 25 cm higher.
Seats: 7 seats5 seats
Trunk capacity: 142 litres460 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: 142 litresno data
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: 660 litres460 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1662 litres1385 litres
In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 200 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 277 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series.
Power steering: Electric power steeringHydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
Gross weight (kg): 2`5902`045
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 31 6004000
Pros and Cons: Kia Sorento has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • electric power steering
BMW 3 sērija has
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
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