The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 31,100
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 318i
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 12.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
178.4 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.69 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
27 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
593 mi
Range
2136 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
125 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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data