The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 34,900
€ 40,900
€ 34,900
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 BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.3
71.3
80
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
110.6
182
110.4
191.1
182 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.28 %
General
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
F30
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
141 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
23.22 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
55 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
824 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
824 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).
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 BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
