The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330xi (05 - 07) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 40,900
BMW 330xi (05 - 07) BMW 330xi
€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 13.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (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 330xi (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
178 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
BMW 330xi (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.01 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
JF
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
251 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
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.37 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 330xi
25 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
17 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 330xi
408 mi
989 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
181.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data