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Comparison Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (245 Hp) Automatic & BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (321 Hp)


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Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI (245 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Kia BMW
Model: Optima M3
Generation: Optima IV M3 (E36)
Engine / modification: GT 2.0 T-GDI (245 Hp) Automatic 3.2 (321 Hp)
Production start: 2016 year 1995 year
Production end: 2018 year 1998 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 6.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 62 l
Emission standard: Euro 6 Euro 2
CO2 emissions: 191 g/km
Power: 245 hp 321 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 7400 rpm.
Maximum speed: 240 km/h 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.4 sec 5.5 sec
Torque: 353 Nm @ 1350-4000 rpm. 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Model Engine: S50B32
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1998 cm3 3201 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l
Coolant: 10.75 l
Fuel System: Direct injection Multi-point indirect injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-Turbo Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC, Double-VANOS
Number of cylinders: 4 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10 11.3
Piston Stroke: 86 mm 91 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86 mm 86.4 mm
Wheel Drive: Front wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 6
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4855 mm 4433 mm
Width: 1860 mm 1696 mm
Width including mirrors: 2120 mm
Height: 1465 mm 1365 mm
Wheelbase: 2805 mm 2710 mm
Front track: 1597 mm 1422 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1608 mm 1438 mm
Front overhang: 965 mm
Rear overhang: 1085 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 510 l
Front suspension: Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2120 kg 1950 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1580-1680 kg 1460 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.9 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1400 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 700 kg
Permitted towbar download: 80 kg
Tire size: 215/60 R16; 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18 Front wheel tires: 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size: 6.5J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 7.5J x18 Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17