The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive (10 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 45,800

€ 27,000

€ 45,800
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 335i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 335i
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
178.4
110
190.7
178.4 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
7.76 %

General
BMW 335i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW 335i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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12.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
BMW 335i
12.34 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 335i
27 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
445 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 335i
445 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 335i
166.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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