The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 37,200
€ 25,000
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0.
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.25 %
General
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
215 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 325xi
199 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.56 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325xi
30 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 325xi
495 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 325xi
149.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
