The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325d (16 - 18)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 43,900
 BMW 325d (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900

ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
71.3
80
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
191.1 in
Length
182.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.26 %
BMW 325d (16 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d
JF
Generation
F30
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
770 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data