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| ×2012 Kia Optima EX Luxury | ×2013 BMW 7 Series 4dr Sdn ALPINA B7 xDrive LWB AWD | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$30,795 | CA$120,200 |
| Fees | CA$1,455 | CA$2,095 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$580/month | CA$2,263/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,4 l I-4 | - |
| Power | 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm (149 kW) | - |
| Torque | 186 lb·ft @ 4,250 rpm (252 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | Regular | - |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.6 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 5.6 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 7.2 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 972 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 168 g/km | 248 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard | N/A |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard | standard |
| Smart key | N/A | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | N/A |
| Front suspension | N/A | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45R18 | P245/35R21 |
| Rear tires | P225/45R18 | P285/30R21 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,844 mm (191″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,829 mm (72″) | 1,902 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,455 mm (57″) | 1,483 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm (110″) | 3,211 mm (126″) |
| Front track | 1,595 mm (63″) | 1,621 mm (64″) |
| Rear track | 1,595 mm (63″) | 1,628 mm (64″) |
| Weight | 1,462 kg (3,223 lb) | 2,205 kg (4,861 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 436 l | N/A |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) | 82 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | ||
| Comfort | ||
| Average | 77% | 85% |
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