The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 30,000
€ 38,600
€ 30,000
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 Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325i
57.3
72
79.9
55.9
71.5
78.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110
190.7
108.7
178.4
190.7 in
Length
178.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325i
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.64 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325i
TF
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 Hybrid
BMW 325i
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.74 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
15.74 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
748 mi
Range
529 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
