The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 71,800
€ 31,100
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 17.4 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 3.1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1424
1877
2037
1455
1830
2030
1877 mm
Width
1830 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1424 mm
Height
1455 mm
2812
4671
2795
4845
4671 mm
Length
4845 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1581 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.88 %
General
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F80
Generation
TF
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 automatic 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
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
425 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
550 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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3.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
BMW M3
3.75 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW M3
32 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
424 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
725 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
