The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 50,900
€ 30,000
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 Hybrid.
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.94 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima Hybrid
E46
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima Hybrid
162 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
334 mi
Range
748 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
