The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 41,800
€ 25,100
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
56.3
71.3
80
57.7
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
110.6
182
110.4
191.1
182 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.23 %
General
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 325d
215 hp
161 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
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 325d
16.05 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
770 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
588 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
