The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 30,000
€ 34,000
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 316d.
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 316d
57.3
72
79.9
56.3
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110
190.7
110.6
182
190.7 in
Length
182 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 316d
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.44 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 316d
TF
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 Hybrid
BMW 316d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 316d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 316d
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
748 mi
Range
824 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
824 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
