The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package M DKG (16 - 18)
€ 25,100
€ 84,200
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,200
ⓘ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 KIA Optima 2.0 is 7.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 Competition Package
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.3
73.9
80.2
73.2 in
Width
73.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
110.4
191.1
110.7
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 Competition Package
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.41 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 Competition Package
JF
Generation
F80
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 Competition Package
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 Competition Package
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Competition Package
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
8.12 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
588 mi
Range
449 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
449 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
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).
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).
157.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
