The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 31,000
BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 320i
€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 13.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
178 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.22 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
BMW 320i
21.23 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 320i
30 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 320i
495 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 320i
149.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data