The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 44,500
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
182.4 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.71 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
F30
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320d
187 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 320d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.98 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 320d
50 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 320d
754 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 320d
96.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data