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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
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
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
110.6
182
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
182 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.67 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
F30
Generation
JF
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 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data