The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)

€ 27,000
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 35,700
 BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) BMW 325d DPF
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 12.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d DPF
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
72
79.9
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
190.7 in
Length
178 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d DPF
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.56 %
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d DPF
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 325d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
642 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
642 mi
BMW 325d DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data