The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 30,000
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima Hybrid
€ 43,300
 BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 325d.
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325d
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)
71.3
80
72 in
Width
71.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
190.7 in
Length
182.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325d
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.84 %
BMW 325d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325d
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 325d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
748 mi
Range
770 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data