The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 33,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
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
178.4
190.7 in
Length
178.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.46 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
TF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
621 mi
Range
677 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
