The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 27,000
€ 130,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW M3 CRT.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CRT
57.3
72
79.9
55.7
71.5
78.9
72 in
Width
71.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.3 in
Height
55.7 in
110
190.7
108.7
181.7
190.7 in
Length
181.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CRT
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.81 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CRT
TF
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CRT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 CRT
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CRT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
19 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
39 mpg
city
13 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
853 mi
Range
308 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
240.6 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
