The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 54,400
€ 25,100
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 15.1 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.7
73.2
83.5
68.5 in
Width
73.2 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
54.9 in
Height
57.7 in
107.3
176
110.4
191.1
176 in
Length
191.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.92 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
E46
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
161 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
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
588 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 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
1036 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
