The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 29,600
€ 49,200
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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 330d BluePerformance
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.5 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d BluePerformance
TF
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d BluePerformance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
572 mi
Range
681 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
681 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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).
107 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data













