The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 30,800

€ 27,000

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
71.3
80
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
182
110
190.7
182 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.06 %

General
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data