The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 40,900
€ 29,500
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d DPF
57.5
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
57.5 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 T-GDI
BMW 318d DPF
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.07 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d 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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
531 mi
Range
677 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
