The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.61 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
13 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
2136 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data