The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 37,900
BMW 320i (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 37,900
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 320i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 320i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
182.4 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
BMW 320i (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i
214 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.33 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 320i
43 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
1036 mi
BMW 320i
678 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 320i
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data