The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 36,500

€ 30,100

€ 36,500
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 320d EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
55.7
71.3
80
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.7 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
182
110.4
191.1
182 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.28 %

General
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
161 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.4 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
57 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
45 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
864 mi
Range
1036 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
864 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data