The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi (05 - 07) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 40,900
€ 27,000
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330xi is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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
110
190.7
178 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.82 %
General
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.37 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 330xi
25 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
408 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 330xi
408 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 330xi
181.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
