The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (05 - 07) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 33,900
€ 30,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
BMW 325i
KIA Optima Hybrid
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.3
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
108.7
178
110
190.7
178 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
KIA Optima Hybrid
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.34 %
General
BMW 325i
KIA Optima Hybrid
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
BMW 325i
KIA Optima Hybrid
152 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.28 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325i
28 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
466 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW 325i
466 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 325i
159.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
