The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330xi (05 - 07)
€ 27,000
€ 40,900
€ 27,000
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 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 330xi.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 330xi
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
190.7 in
Length
178 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 330xi
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.82 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 330xi
TF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 330xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 330xi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.37 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
14.37 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 330xi
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
853 mi
Range
408 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
408 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
181.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 330xi
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
