The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 52,700
€ 41,800
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.8 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.9
73.2
83.5
68.5 in
Width
73.2 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
54.7 in
Height
57.9 in
107.3
176.3
110.4
191.1
176.3 in
Length
191.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.45 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
E46
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
160 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
332 mi
Range
531 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
