The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)
€ 27,000
€ 29,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 316d
57.3
72
79.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110
190.7
108.7
178.4
190.7 in
Length
178.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 316d
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.38 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 316d
TF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 316d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 316d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
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25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
853 mi
Range
843 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















