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Kia Sorento vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Kia Sorento vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • very slightly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,520 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers a bit more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers very slightly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers visibly more boot space – 705 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is barely ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,400
2 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Kia
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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