BMW 5 series 2013 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 325 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 122 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 235 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | |
| 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: | 4.91 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 6 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 505 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 15 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 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`330 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 9200 | |
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