The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13)
€ 57,900
€ 27,000
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 12.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56
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 in
Height
57.3 in
108.7
178
110
190.7
178 in
Length
190.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.24 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
E90
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
177 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
400 mi
Range
853 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
