The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 41,500

€ 27,500

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0.
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
56.5
71.3
80
57.9
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
110.4
191.1
182.4 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.55 %

General
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
F31
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
148 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.51 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
50 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
754 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 318d Touring
754 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft