The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 31,600
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 80,300
 BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300

ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 Competition Package
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
72 in
Width
73.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
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 Competition Package
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 Competition Package
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 Competition Package
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
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 Competition Package
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.24 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
424 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
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).
166.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data