The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i (15 - 17) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 46,700
BMW 340i (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 29,600
 KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 2.0.
BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
71.3
80
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
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 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
182.4 in
Length
190.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 340i (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.97 %
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
F30
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0

▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
BMW 340i
10.99 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 340i
32 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 340i
504 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
BMW 340i
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data