The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 29,100
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.0.
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.57 %
General
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0
154 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
