The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 25,000
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 36,800
 BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 25,000
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 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 320i.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
190.7 in
Length
182 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.55 %
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
TF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
548 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data