The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 29,600
€ 71,800
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
57.3
72
79.9
56.1
73.9
80.2
72 in
Width
73.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
56.1 in
110
190.7
110.7
183.9
190.7 in
Length
183.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.38 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
TF
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
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
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
424 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
144 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).
166.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
