The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 80,300

€ 30,000

€ 80,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 Competition Package is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
BMW M3 Competition Package
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.3
73.9
80.2
57.3
72
79.9
73.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.7
183.9
110
190.7
183.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Competition Package
KIA Optima Hybrid
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.14 %

General
BMW M3 Competition Package
KIA Optima Hybrid
F80
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 Competition Package
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
444 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 Competition Package
406 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
BMW M3 Competition Package
KIA Optima Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
7.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
7.99 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Competition Package
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
27 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
424 mi
Range
748 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
424 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima 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).
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 Competition Package
166.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Competition Package
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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