The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 43,300
€ 29,100
€ 43,300
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 330i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW 330i
KIA Optima 2.0
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.3
72
79.9
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
178.4
110
190.7
178.4 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
KIA Optima 2.0
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.41 %
General
BMW 330i
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
TF
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 330i
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW 330i
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.57 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330i
29 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
477 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 330i
477 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 330i
155.3 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
