Compare 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

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
7.6

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.

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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 56.4

Second Leg Room (in)
35.2 36.4

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Front Leg Room (in)
42 42.6

Second Head Room (in)
37.6 37

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)
17 -

Brakes

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 12.4

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
- NA

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 Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 38.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size
NA Compact

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P225/45HR18 P225/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P225/45HR18 P225/45VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3582 3792

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 18 X 8

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact

Engine

Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 1550 260 @ 1400

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 5000 255 @ 6200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 21

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 24

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 29

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.36 2.47

Trans Order Code
2TB NA

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 1.18

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD 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
8 8

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 0.65

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.32 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.71 2.27

Summary

Vehicle Name
BMW 3 Series Kia Stinger

Body Style
Sedan Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut 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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