The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19) vs. BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 27,500

€ 41,700

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
BMW 325d Touring
57.9
73.2
83.5
55.8
71.5
78.3
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
55.8 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
178.2
191.1 in
Length
178.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
BMW 325d Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.56 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
BMW 325d Touring
JF
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Touring
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
145 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
BMW 325d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
21.5 lb/hp
18.43 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
572 mi
Range
611 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
144 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).
127.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft