The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 117,600
€ 29,100
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 2.0 is 6.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CS
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 2.0
BMW M3 CS
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
8.96 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CS
TF
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CS
126 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
439 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
