The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 43,800

€ 32,100

€ 43,800
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
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
3538 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.88 %

General
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic 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 N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330xi
268 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 330xi
236 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
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
13.74 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 330xi
29 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
989 mi
BMW 330xi
490 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
151.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 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