The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 117,600
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 CS is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
73.9
80.2
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
183.9 in
Length
191.1 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.21 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)

General

BMW M3 CS
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
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
174 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

 REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
56 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
1036 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
1036 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
1058 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data