BMW 5 series 2016 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 49 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1070 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 8 cm longer than the Kia Optima, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 510 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.05 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.15 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Optima scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 11 600 | |
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