The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 38,700
 BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

ⓘ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 325xi.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325xi
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
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 325xi
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.15 %
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325xi
JF
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325xi
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325xi
119 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
395 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW 325xi
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