The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 29,100
€ 41,200
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 325i.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325i
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 325i
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.57 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325i
TF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
477 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
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).
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
