The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 43,900
€ 29,600
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
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
182.4
110
190.7
182.4 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.86 %
General
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
TF
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
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 325d
221 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 325d
332 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
152 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
BMW 325d
15.66 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
770 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
144 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
