The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 41,800
 BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 325d
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325d
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
191.1 in
Length
182 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325d
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.43 %
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325d
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 325d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
770 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data