The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 43,300
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 43,300
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 Steptronic (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 Steptronic (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
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.43 %
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
8-speed automatic 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
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 325d
16.05 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
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325d
51 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
770 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 325d
770 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 325d
94.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 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