The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 36,400
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 31,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
110
190.7
182 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.08 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

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

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 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
1034 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data