The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 66,000
€ 30,000
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 10.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
BMW M3
KIA Optima Hybrid
57
71.5
78.9
57.3
72
79.9
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
180.3
110
190.7
180.3 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
KIA Optima Hybrid
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.08 %
General
BMW M3
KIA Optima Hybrid
E90
Generation
TF
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 Hybrid
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
BMW M3
KIA Optima Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 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 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
316 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
