The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 29,100
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

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 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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
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
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.14 %
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
E46
Generation
TF
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 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
158 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

 REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 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
1078 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data