The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 25,000
€ 69,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW M3.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
57.3
72
79.9
57
71.5
78.9
72 in
Width
71.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110
190.7
108.7
180.3
190.7 in
Length
180.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.01 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
TF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
329 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
225.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
