Kia Optima vs BMW 3 Series
Overview | |
MSRP$22,900 | MSRP$40,750 |
Listings167 | Listings1334 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryDoes BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming BMW M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan. | |
No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3589 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height56.8 in |
Length191.1 in | Length185.7 in |
Width73.2 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,900 | $40,750 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Does BMW still use “The Ultimate Driving Machine” as its advertising tagline? Yes, it does. And with the arrival of the 2020 BMW M340i, which slots between the existing 330i and the forthcoming BMW M3, the company proves there is substance behind the slogan. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3589 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 185.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 112.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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