The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 40,500

€ 37,800

€ 40,500
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 325d DPF.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d DPF
57.7
73.2
83.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
178
191.1 in
Length
178 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d DPF
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.56 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d DPF
JF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d DPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
2136 mi
Range
592 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
131.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data