The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 25,100
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 40,000
 BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘ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 12.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325d
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
191.1 in
Length
178.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.96 %
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325d
JF
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 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
621 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
125.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data