The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 38,600
 BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 12.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
191.1 in
Length
178.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.26 %
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i
JF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
529 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325i
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