The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,800
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 316i
€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 Hybrid.
BMW 316i
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid 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 Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
182 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316i
KIA Optima Hybrid
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.94 %
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)

General

BMW 316i
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid

Performance

BMW 316i
KIA Optima Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316i
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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