Kia Optima vs BMW M3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Optima · BMW M3
- Length191.1 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase110.4 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,219 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width73.2 in
- BMW M3 width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M3 is 6.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.7 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (110.4 in vs 110.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 184 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Optima has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 184 lb heavier (3,357 lb vs 3,540 lb)
- Length: BMW M3 is 6.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 184.5 in)
- Height: Kia Optima is 1.6 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.1 in)
- Width: Kia Optima is 0.7 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M3 — BMW M3 is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Optima · garage fit for BMW M3
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Optima — Kia Optima is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceKia Optima — Kia Optima has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M3 — Based on length × width (BMW M3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Optima | BMW M3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 184.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,357 lb | 3,540 lb | 184 lb |
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