The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 30,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178
110.4
191.1
178 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.87 %
General
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
1036 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
