The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 40,900

€ 42,000

€ 40,900
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 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320d
57.5
73.2
83.5
56.3
71.3
80
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.4
191.1
110.6
182.4
191.1 in
Length
182.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320d
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.87 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320d
JF
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 320d
20 mpg
city
49 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
531 mi
Range
885 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
885 mi
BMW 320d
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).
82.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data