The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 34,300
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 34,300
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 EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (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 EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
182 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.73 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

 REPLAY
19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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