The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 66,000
€ 27,000
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57
71.5
78.9
57.3
72
79.9
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
180.3
110
190.7
180.3 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.24 %
General
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
13 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
316 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
