The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 31,600
€ 39,400
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 325xi.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.45 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
TF
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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 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 325xi
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
320 NM
270 NM
BMW 325xi
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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11.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.6 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.9 kg/bhp
7.6 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325xi
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
725 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
495 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).
149.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
