The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 41,100
BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 30,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
71.3
80
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (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 325d (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
182.4 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
BMW 325d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.51 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
JF
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
152 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

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15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
1036 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
1036 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data