The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 75,700
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 6.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3
57.3
72
79.9
56.1
73.9
80.2
72 in
Width
73.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
56.1 in
110
190.7
110.7
183.9
190.7 in
Length
183.9 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.3 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3
TF
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
725 mi
Range
449 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
157.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
