The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)
€ 31,100
€ 35,300
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘ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
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 325d DPF
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.19 %
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 automatic 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 3750 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d DPF
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
725 mi
Range
592 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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).
131.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
