The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 35,400
€ 29,600
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0
56.3
71.3
80
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
182
110
190.7
182 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.96 %
General
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0
146 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.21 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
632 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
144 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
