The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 37,900
BMW 318d (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.9 in
Width
73.2 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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 T-GDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 318d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.17 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.64 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 318d
578 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data