Kia Optima 2018 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 134 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 131 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 300 NM less than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 1180 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Optima) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.15 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 25 400 | |
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