The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 39,700
€ 27,000
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d 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 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
71.3
80
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
182
110
190.7
182 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.58 %
General
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
152 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
723 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
