The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 37,100
BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15) BMW 318d BluePerformance
€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
71.3
80
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
182 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
141 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

 REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
23.53 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
55 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
824 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
824 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d BluePerformance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data