The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Touring Automatic (10 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 35,800
BMW 318d Touring Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 318d Touring
€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 318d Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
55.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
178.2 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 318d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.94 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
E91
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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 Touring
141 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

 REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.7 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
44 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 318d Touring
702 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
111 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft