The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)

€ 37,300
BMW 318d (15 - 18) BMW 318d
€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 37,300
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 318d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
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 318d (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
110
190.7
182.4 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 318d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)

General

BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

 REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.42 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 318d
59 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
48 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
885 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data