The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316d (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 31,900
BMW 316d (12 - 15) BMW 316d
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 316d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 316d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (12 - 15)
71.3
80
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 316d (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
182 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 316d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.28 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 316d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
F30
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 316d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 316d
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

BMW 316d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.72 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 316d
55 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
824 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 316d
824 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
155.3 kWh
BMW 316d
88.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data