The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 43,800

€ 40,900

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 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 2.0 T-GDI
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.9 %

General
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 330xi
268 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 330xi
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
13.74 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 330xi
29 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 330xi
490 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 330xi
151.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data