The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 48,100
€ 29,100
€ 48,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 8.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
56.3
71.3
80
57.3
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.6
182
110
190.7
182 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.34 %
General
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 330d
254 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 330d
413 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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14.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.63 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330d
45 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
681 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 330d
681 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
107 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).
144 kWh
BMW 330d
107 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data





















