The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 35,400
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 320i
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 35,400
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 320i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 23.1 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1429
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
1811
2031
1460
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
1860
2120
1811 mm
Width
1860 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1429 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
2810
4624
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
2805
4855
4624 mm
Length
4855 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1655 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2120 kg
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
160 kg
9.67 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
F30
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
242 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1350 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
350 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.26 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 320i
48 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data