2021 BMW 3-Series vs 2022 Kia Stinger

2021 BMW 3-Series

2022 Kia Stinger

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330e Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$41,930	$44,550
3 Series 330e Plug-In Hybrid North America	N/A	N/A	$41,930	$44,550
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$43,790	$46,550
3 Series 330e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid North America	N/A	N/A	$43,790	$46,550
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$38,865	$41,250
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$38,865	$41,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$40,725	$43,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$40,725	$43,250
3 Series M340i Sedan	23	32	$51,370	$54,700
3 Series M340i Sedan North America	23	32	$51,370	$54,700
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan	22	31	$53,230	$56,700
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan North America	22	31	$53,230	$56,700
M3 Competition Sedan	16	23	$68,205	$72,800
M3 Sedan	16	23	$65,505	$69,900

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GT-Line AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Stinger GT-Line AWD	21	29	$36,757	$38,490
Stinger GT-Line RWD	22	32	$34,656	$36,290
Stinger GT1 AWD	17	24	$44,015	$46,090
Stinger GT1 RWD	18	25	$41,914	$43,890
Stinger GT2 AWD	17	24	$51,273	$53,690
Stinger GT2 RWD	18	25	$49,172	$51,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,930

$36,757

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,550

$38,490

Monthly Payment Estimate

$743 / month

$642 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.7

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The flexible 2021 BMW 3-Series lineup offers something for everyone, so long as they’re not smitten with SUVs.

The refreshed 2022 Stinger upgrades with the latest technology, but the new base powertrain is a letdown.

TCC Likes

Spectacular engines
Thrill-ride M3
Ride/handling balance

Relative value
Sharp fastback looks
Powerful V-6

TCC Dislikes

No wagon version
No manual, except in M3
M3’s style an acquired taste, at best

Better on road than on track
Expensive update
Relatively big and heavy

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

21 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

54.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

36.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

62.8

Length, Overall (in)

185.7

190.2

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

55.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

64.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

114.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

73.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.2

38.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4039

3792

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

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

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

311 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

288 @ 3800

300 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.18

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.83

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.96

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.61

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.56

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.47

Trans Order Code

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.65

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Kia Stinger

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

740

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Emissions

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

7.4

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

2021 BMW 3-Series

2022 BMW 3-Series available; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $429 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $2,500 in savings
Financing: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

2022 Kia Stinger

2022 Stinger arriving; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $399 per month for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $1,000 cash
Finance: From 1.49% APR for 48 months

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