The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 49,200
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 49,200
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 340i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
71.3
80
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
182.4 in
Length
191.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 340i xDrive (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.19 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
F30
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.47 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 340i
31 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW 340i
460 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 340i
145.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data