The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13)
€ 75,700
€ 25,000
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
56.1
73.9
80.2
57.3
72
79.9
73.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.1 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
KIA Optima 2.0
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.49 %
General
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
F80
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
