The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 117,600
€ 27,000
€ 117,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 CS is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.1
73.9
80.2
57.3
72
79.9
73.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.1 in
Height
57.3 in
110.7
183.9
110
190.7
183.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.11 %
General
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
F80
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
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
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
174 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 CS
161.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
