The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 71,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
73.9 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
183.9 in
Length
191.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.4 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
BMW M3
406 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
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 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
27 mpg
combined
147 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
20 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
2136 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
166.7 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
166.7 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
328 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
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data