The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 33,500
€ 40,900
€ 33,500
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 12.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
178.4
110.4
191.1
178.4 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.17 %
General
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 318d
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.77 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
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318d
42 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
677 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 318d
677 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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
115.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
