Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330ivsKia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

330i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2008
VS

Kia Opirus

3.8 i V6 24V

266 hp3778 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    724 km
    450 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iKiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
272hp203kW
266hp198kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
724km450mi
Calculated
642km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,778cc231cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,970mm196in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
460L
-
Max trunk volume-
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iKia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: Power / Torque
  • Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V6,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iKiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
25.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
266 hp
198 kW

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i has 6 hp more than Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V and BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
1,825 kg
4,023 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i6.1 s
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i and Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: 2.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
724 km
450 mi
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
642 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
272 hp
203 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
266 hp
198 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330i
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)330iKiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
266 hp
198 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
724 km
450 mi
642 km
399 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330iKia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 330i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

  • Has 38 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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