The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 30,800
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 316i
€ 29,100
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

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 2.0.
BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
182 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.04 %
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

General

BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

 REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316i
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data