The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 69,800
€ 29,100
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 2.0.
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
11.13 %
General
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
329 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
144 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
