BMW 5 series 2010 vs Kia Optima 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 126 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 169 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.1 | |
| BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 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`310 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 8000 | |
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