The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,600
€ 42,000
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 12.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330xi
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
190.7 in
Length
178 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330xi
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.69 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330xi
TF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 330xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B30
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 6600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330xi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
388 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
191.4 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW 330xi
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
