The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 66,000
 BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 40,500
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW M3
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW M3
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.61 %
BMW M3 (08 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW M3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW M3
119 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
19 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
No data
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
316 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
30.3 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data