The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (05 - 07) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 36,500
€ 40,900
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 13.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
178
110.4
191.1
178 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.41 %
General
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 325xi
26 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
426 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 325xi
426 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
174.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
