The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 41,100

€ 40,500

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 328i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.5
71.3
80
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
110.6
182
110.4
191.1
182 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.76 %

General
BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
F30
Generation
JF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.98 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
2136 mi
BMW 328i
548 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
30.3 kWh
BMW 328i
128.7 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data