The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 57,900
€ 25,100
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 13.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
56
71.5
79.3
57.7
73.2
83.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178
110.4
191.1
178 in
Length
191.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
161 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
177 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
400 mi
Range
588 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 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
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
