The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 38,900
€ 25,100
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d 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.
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0
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
178.4
110.4
191.1
178.4 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.25 %
General
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 320d
175 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 320d
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 320d
20.34 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 320d
40 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 320d
642 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 320d
121.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















