The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 39,400
€ 30,000
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
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
182.4
110
190.7
182.4 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.24 %
General
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
132 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.72 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318d
59 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
49 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
885 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
