The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
€ 30,000
€ 34,900
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 318d BluePerformance.
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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 318d BluePerformance
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.64 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318d BluePerformance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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 318d BluePerformance
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 318d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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
