The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 40,900
€ 69,800
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M3.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW M3
57.5
73.2
83.5
57
71.5
78.9
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
110.4
191.1
108.7
180.3
191.1 in
Length
180.3 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW M3
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.64 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
295 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
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
531 mi
Range
329 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
329 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).
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).
225.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 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
992 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
