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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.1
73.9
80.2
57.7
73.2
83.5
73.9 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
110.7
183.9
110.4
191.1
183.9 in
Length
191.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F80
Generation
JF
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
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
