The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11)
€ 29,600
€ 130,000
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 130,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW M3 CRT.
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CRT
57.3
72
79.9
55.7
71.5
78.9
72 in
Width
71.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.3 in
Height
55.7 in
110
190.7
108.7
181.7
190.7 in
Length
181.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CRT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.87 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CRT
TF
Generation
E90
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 CRT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 CRT
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CRT
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CRT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
8.22 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CRT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
308 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 CRT
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).
240.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
BMW M3 CRT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
