The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 41,100
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 41,100
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 328i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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 T-GDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.26 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.98 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 328i
548 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 328i
128.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data