The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)

€ 40,000
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 25,000
 KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 12.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
72
79.9
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
110
190.7
178.4 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.96 %
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)

General

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 325d
201 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 325d
317 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
BMW 325d
17.66 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 325d
621 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 325d
125.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data