The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 40,900
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 T-GDI is 7.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M3.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW M3
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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
57.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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 T-GDI
BMW M3
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.62 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW M3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
424 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data