The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 29,100

€ 36,400

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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
190.7 in
Length
182 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.71 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
TF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
690 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
690 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data