The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 34,300
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 34,300
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 EfficientDynamics Edition 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 EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
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 EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.48 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
143 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 EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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