The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 66,000
€ 25,100
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
57
71.5
78.9
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
180.3
110.4
191.1
180.3 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.94 %
General
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
316 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
