BMW 5 series 2011 vs Kia Optima 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 274 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 365 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 29 HP less power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Kia Optima. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.8 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 5 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 436 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 84 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Kia Optima. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 7800 | |
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