The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi (07 - 08)
€ 40,900
€ 37,200
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 325xi.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.41 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325xi
JF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
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 325xi
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325xi
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
531 mi
Range
495 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW 325xi
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
