2009 Kia Optima vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Optima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Optima would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2009 Kia Optima. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Optima.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Optima.
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2009 Kia Optima | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Optima | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |