The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 31,600

€ 117,600

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 17.4 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 3.1 cm taller than the BMW M3 CS.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CS
1455
1830
2030
1424
1877
2037
1830 mm
Width
1877 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1455 mm
Height
1424 mm
2795
4845
2812
4671
4845 mm
Length
4671 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CS
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.92 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CS
TF
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
454 bhp
BMW M3 CS
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
320 NM
600 NM
BMW M3 CS
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CS
122 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
11.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.66 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.9 kg/bhp
3.66 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
33 mpg
BMW M3 CS
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
725 mi
Range
439 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
445 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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