The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 46,500

€ 30,100

€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.7
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
108.7
178.4
110.4
191.1
178.4 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.84 %

General
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
153 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
BMW 330d
15.71 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 330d
35 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
1036 mi
BMW 330d
557 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 330d
139.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data