The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

€ 32,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 80,300
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18) BMW M3 Competition Package
€ 32,100
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 7.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW M3 Competition Package.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 Competition Package
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.3
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
73.9
80.2
73.2 in
Width
73.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
110.7
183.9
191.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 Competition Package
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 Competition Package
JF
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package

Performance

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

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Competition Package

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
424 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
Environmental Impact
90.4 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
90.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data