The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 37,900

€ 31,100

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.5
71.9
81.4
57.3
72
79.9
71.9 in
Width
72 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
112.2
185.4
110
190.7
185.4 in
Length
190.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.84 %

General
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
G20
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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 3750 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.64 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
578 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 318d
578 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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).
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data