The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)

€ 25,100
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 66,000
 BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000

ⓘ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 10.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
191.1 in
Length
180.3 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.94 %
BMW M3 (08 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
JF
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
6-speed manual 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 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
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
316 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
235 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data