The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 31,100
€ 36,800
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 325i.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325i
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 325i
1581 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
46 kg
2.91 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325i
TF
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
▶ REPLAY
11.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.14 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.8 kg/bhp
7.14 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 325i
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
725 mi
Range
551 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
551 mi
BMW 325i
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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
