2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (268 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 212 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X3 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X3 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |
