The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)

€ 44,400
BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 25,100
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
178.4 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 330d xDrive (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.53 %
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)

General

BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 330d
15.58 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 330d
36 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 330d
583 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 330d
133.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data