The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 38,900

€ 40,500

€ 38,900
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 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.28 %

General
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320d
175 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
BMW 320d
258 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
138 mph
Maximum Speed
119 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 320d
20.34 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 320d
40 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
2136 mi
BMW 320d
642 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 320d
121.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
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