The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

ⓘ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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.36 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
158 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
147 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
14 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
2136 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data