The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d (15 - 16) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 41,100
BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 41,100
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 325d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
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 325d (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (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 2.0 T-GDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 325d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.33 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
F30
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
15.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.89 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325d
48 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 325d
723 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 325d
100.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data