2019 BMW 3-Series vs 2019 Kia Stinger

2019 BMW 3-Series

2019 Kia Stinger

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330i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Gran Turismo	23	33	$42,720	$45,400
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sports Wagon	23	33	$42,350	$45,000
3 Series 340i xDrive Gran Turismo	20	29	$48,165	$51,250

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Base AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Stinger Base AWD	21	29	$33,008	$35,190
Stinger Base RWD	22	29	$30,945	$32,990
Stinger GT AWD	17	25	$38,929	$41,500
Stinger GT RWD	17	25	$36,866	$39,300
Stinger GT1 AWD	17	25	$44,557	$47,500
Stinger GT1 RWD	17	25	$42,493	$45,300
Stinger GT2 AWD	17	25	$49,151	$52,400
Stinger GT2 RWD	17	25	$47,087	$50,200
Stinger GTS AWD	17	25	$43,523	$46,400
Stinger GTS RWD	17	25	$41,272	$44,000
Stinger Premium AWD	21	29	$38,824	$41,390
Stinger Premium RWD	22	29	$36,761	$39,190

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,935

$33,008

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,250

$35,190

Monthly Payment Estimate

$671 / month

$587 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 BMW 330i moves back toward the sweet spot in sport-sedan greatness, with M Sport and M editions still to come.

The 2019 Kia Stinger sets its sights on sleek style and well-tuned ride and handling, and scores a few direct hits against long-standing best-sellers.

TCC Likes

Evolved looks
Good standard safety tech
Impressive technology

A performance bargain
Strong V-6
Sleek rear-drive styling

TCC Dislikes

More than $40,000 to start
Not much more spacious
No electrified powertrains to start

No manual transmission
Can Kia compete with BMW?
Some styling quirks

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

36.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

185.7

190.2

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

55.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.9

64.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

114.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

73.6

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

62.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

38.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P225/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P225/45VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3582

3792

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 1550

260 @ 1400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 5000

255 @ 6200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

2.47

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.18

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.56

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.83

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

3.96

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.81

3.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

1.61

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.65

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

2.27

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Kia Stinger

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

7.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

740

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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