The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 34,900
€ 29,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0
56.3
71.3
80
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
182
110
190.7
182 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.71 %
General
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
TF
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 BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
141 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
23.22 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
55 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
824 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
824 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
