The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i (15 - 17) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

€ 46,700
BMW 340i (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 46,700
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 340i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW 340i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
71.3
80
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
72
79.9
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
110
190.7
182.4 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 340i (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.85 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)

General

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
BMW 340i
10.99 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 340i
32 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 340i
504 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 340i
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data