2025 BMW X5 PHEV vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 BMW X5 PHEV

2025 BMW
X5 PHEV

MSRP*: $73,800
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid

2025 Kia
Sorento Hybrid

MSRP*: $38,690 to $46,890
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MPG - City Info not available 34 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 34 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 71.2 ft3 75.5 ft3
Engine
  • 483-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 227-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 483 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 194.3 in 189.6 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in
Head Room Front 40.7 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento Hybrid than in the BMW X5 PHEV, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia Sorento Hybrid offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the BMW X5 PHEV, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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 X5 PHEV will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X5 PHEV is much wider than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the BMW X5 PHEV, which is slightly longer than the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Handling
The BMW X5 PHEV has a larger turning radius than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X5 PHEV greatly out-muscles the Kia Sorento Hybrid.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 PHEV has much lower torque than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW X5 PHEV has less seating than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, making the Kia Sorento Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X5 PHEV has less cargo space than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.