The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 57,900

€ 29,100

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 32.5 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
1422
1817
2015
1455
1830
2030
1817 mm
Width
1830 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1422 mm
Height
1455 mm
2760
4520
2795
4845
4520 mm
Length
4845 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1511 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
134 kg
8.15 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
E90
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
177 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
400 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data