The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 37,900

€ 40,500

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 5.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.5
71.9
81.4
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.9 in
Width
73.2 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
112.2
185.4
110.4
191.1
185.4 in
Length
191.1 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.6 %

General
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
G20
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.64 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
45 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
2136 mi
BMW 318d
578 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data