The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 40,500
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is 7.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.6 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
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
73.2 in
Width
73.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW M3
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.4 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW M3
JF
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW M3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
406 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
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
424 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
424 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).
166.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 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
1113 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data