The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 117,600

€ 29,100

€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
8.96 %

General
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 2.0
F80
Generation
TF
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 CS
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 2.0
174 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
144 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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