The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 36,500
€ 27,000
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi 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 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.47 %
General
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
150 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
426 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
