The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 42,900
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 325i Touring
€ 41,800
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 325i Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
71.5
78.3
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
178.2 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
E91
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft