The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,600
€ 38,700
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 325xi.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.44 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
725 mi
Range
395 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
