The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 29,100

€ 46,500

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 330d.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d
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 330d
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
12.41 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d
TF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d
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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330d
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
572 mi
Range
557 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d
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).
139.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d
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