The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 37,200
€ 31,600
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 32.5 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1421
1817
1989
1455
1830
2030
1817 mm
Width
1830 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1421 mm
Height
1455 mm
2760
4520
2795
4845
4520 mm
Length
4845 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.24 %
General
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325xi
270 NM
320 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
152 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
7.51 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 325xi
36 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
495 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 325xi
495 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 325xi
149.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
