The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)
€ 29,600
€ 37,800
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 325d.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325d
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 325d
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.68 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325d
TF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
572 mi
Range
665 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
