The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 40,000
€ 30,000
€ 40,000
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.5
71.9
81.4
57.3
72
79.9
71.9 in
Width
72 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
112.2
185.4
110
190.7
185.4 in
Length
190.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.94 %
General
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
G20
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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
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 3750 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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22.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.79 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318d
56 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
592 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 318d
592 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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