The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 47,800
€ 29,600
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.7 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.3
72
79.9
68.5 in
Width
72 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54.9 in
Height
57.3 in
107.3
176
110
190.7
176 in
Length
190.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.91 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
E46
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
165 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
362 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
