2025 BMW X3 vs. 2025 Kia Telluride Review

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2025 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $49,950 to $64,700
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2025 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,390 to $53,685
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MPG - City 25 - 27 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 23 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 67.1 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 393-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 - 393 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity 4,001 - 4,850 lbs 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 187.2 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Info not available Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the BMW X3, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Telluride.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW X3 is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Telluride.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Kia Telluride, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Telluride.

Handling
The BMW X3 has a larger turning radius than the Kia Telluride, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Telluride is clearly the choice over the BMW X3 for pulling heavy loads. The BMW X3 has a little less horsepower than the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the BMW X3 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Telluride.

Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the Kia Telluride, making the Kia Telluride the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Telluride.