The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi (05 - 07)
€ 27,000
€ 36,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 32.5 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 3.4 cm taller than the BMW 325xi.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
1455
1830
2030
1421
1817
1989
1830 mm
Width
1817 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1455 mm
Height
1421 mm
2795
4845
2760
4520
4845 mm
Length
4520 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.48 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
TF
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325xi
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
250 NM
BMW 325xi
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.51 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.75 kg/bhp
7.51 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
55 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 325xi
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
853 mi
Range
426 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
426 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
