The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 117,600
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) BMW M3 CS
€ 31,600
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 17.4 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 3.1 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1424
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
1877
2037
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
1830
2030
1877 mm
Width
1830 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1424 mm
Height
1455 mm
Blueprint BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
2812
4671
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
2795
4845
4671 mm
Length
4845 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.92 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

General

BMW M3 CS
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3 CS
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
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
600 NM
320 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

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

54 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
3.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.9 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
3.66 kg/bhp
11.9 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW M3 CS
33 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
725 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data