The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 39,400
€ 29,100
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 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 318d.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
57.3
72
79.9
56.3
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110
190.7
110.6
182.4
190.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.92 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
TF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 318d
23 mpg
city
49 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
572 mi
Range
885 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
885 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
82.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
