The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
73.9 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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 T-GDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.62 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data