The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 30,000
€ 66,000
€ 30,000
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 Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW M3.
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW M3
57.3
72
79.9
57
71.5
78.9
72 in
Width
71.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
110
190.7
108.7
180.3
190.7 in
Length
180.3 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW M3
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.08 %
General
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW M3
TF
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 Hybrid
BMW M3
4-cylinder full 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW M3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
19 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
41 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
748 mi
Range
316 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
235 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
102.4 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
