The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 130,000
€ 40,900
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CRT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
BMW M3 CRT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
55.7
71.5
78.9
57.5
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.7 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
181.7
110.4
191.1
181.7 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CRT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW M3 CRT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
180 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
308 mi
Range
531 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
