The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
€ 71,800
€ 30,100
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 18.4 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1424
1877
2037
1465
1860
2120
1877 mm
Width
1860 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1424 mm
Height
1465 mm
2812
4671
2805
4855
4671 mm
Length
4855 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.31 %
General
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F80
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
139 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
340 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
3.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.44 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.75 kg/bhp
11.44 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW M3
32 mpg
67 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
24 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
424 mi
Range
1036 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
1036 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
