The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 61,800
€ 29,600
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
56.6
71.5
79.3
57.3
72
79.9
71.5 in
Width
72 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.6 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
178.9
110
190.7
178.9 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.1 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
174 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
