The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 42,000
€ 30,100
€ 42,000
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 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
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
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
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.78 %
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 automatic 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
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
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.5 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
16 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
1036 mi
BMW 330xi
388 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 330xi
191.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
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
