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BMW X5 vs Kia Sorento – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Kia Sorento?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sorento has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46000 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 31037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW X5 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 105 km, about 50 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 has a decisively edge – offering 625 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 373 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X5 pulls significantly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Kia Sorento is noticeable lighter – 1854 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 386 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers hardly perceptible more room – 705 L compared to 650 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs a bit better – up to 2100 L, which is about 230 L more than the BMW X5.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 barely noticeable takes the win – 705 kg compared to 684 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW X5 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £77,100
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BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km

BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
46000 - 59300 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
37 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 - 67 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1854 - 2105 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4810 - 4815 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1900 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1988 - 2100 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
455 - 684 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 201 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
367 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
142 - 185 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 - 2151 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.