The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 34,600

€ 40,500

€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 13.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178
110.4
191.1
178 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %

General
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
24 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
2136 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data